Ravens vs. Bills: TV Info, Spread, Injury Updates, Game Time and More

The Baltimore Ravens are heading up the East Coast to face the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sunday afternoon. 

After getting embarrassed by the Denver Broncos in the opening weekend, John Harbaugh's Ravens have rebounded with two wins in a row. Last week's 30-9 victory against the Houston Texans was particularly impressive, as the Ravens won all three phases of the game—offense, defense and special teams.

The Bills have been competitive in all three games to start the season but have only one win to their credit. The New England Patriots and New York Jets were able to make more plays with the game on the line.

Rookie head coach Doug Marrone and rookie quarterback E.J. Manuel both appear to be the right men for their respective jobs, but it might take another year or two before the Bills post a winning record. 

Here's what you need to know about this upcoming contest between the Ravens and Bills. 

When: Sunday, Sept. 29, at 1 p.m. ET

Where: Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, N.Y.

Watch: CBS

Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket

Betting Lines (via Covers) 

• Over/Under: 44 pts
• Spread: Buffalo (+3)

Ravens Injury Report (via BaltimoreRavens.com) 

NAME	POSITION	INJURY	WED.	THU.	FRI.	GAME STATUS
Brown, Marlon	WR	Neck	DNP	FP	-	-
Brown, Arthur	LB	Chest	LP	LP	LP	questionable
Canty, Chris	DL	Thigh	LP	LP	LP	questionable
Cody, Terrence	NT	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	doubtful
Draughn, Shaun	RB	Ankle	DNP	LP	LP	questionable
Jensen, Ryan	C	Foot	DNP	DNP	DNP	doubtful
Jones, Jacoby	WR/RS	Knee	Out	Out	Out	Out
McPhee, Pernell	DE	Knee	DNP	DNP	LP	questionable
Rice, Ray	RB	Hip	LP	LP	LP	questionable
Stokley, Brandon	WR	Groin	-	-	LP	questionable
Thompson, Deonte	WR	Foot	LP	LP	LP	questionable
Williams, Brandon	DT	Toe	LP	LP	LP	questionable

Bills Injury Report (via BuffaloBills.com)

NAME	POSITION	INJURY	WED.	THU.	FRI.	GAME STATUS
Brooks, Ron	DB	Foot	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Byrd, Jairus	S	Foot	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Carrington, Alex	DL	Quad	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Dareus, Marcell	DL	Ankle	LP	LP	LP	Probable
Gilmore, Stephon	DB	Wrist	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Goodwin, Marquise	WR	Hand	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Hopkins, Dustin	K	Right Groin	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Johnson, Stevie	WR	Hamstring	DNP	LP	LP	Probable
Legursky, Doug	OL	Knee	FP	FP	FP	Probable
McKelvin , Leodis	DB	Hamstring	DNP	LP	LP	Questionable
Spiller, C.J.	RB	Quad	FP	FP	FP	Probable
Urbik, Kraig	OL	Knee	DNP	LP	LP	Probable
Williams, Kyle	DL	Achilles	DNP	LP	LP	Probable
Williams, Mario	DL	Ankle	DNP	LP	LP	Probable

Can C.J. Spiller Gain Yards Against Baltimore's Front Seven?

Before the season began, Bills fans were eagerly anticipating a breakout season by Spiller, who is one of the NFL's most electric playmakers in the open field. 

Those expectations were further bolstered when Bills offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett famously said, "We're going to give him the ball until he throws up," before the season began. 

But to this point in the season, Spiller has only had one big game. He was completely stymied by the Patriots and Jets, totaling 50 yards on 27 carries in those two contests.

He left last Sunday's game with a leg injury, but Marrone said Spiller "should be fine" to play in this game against the Ravens, as noted by Joe Buscaglia of WGR550:

Baltimore hasn't been kind to opposing running backs this season, however. 

Featuring the No. 4-ranked rushing defense in the league, the Ravens have allowed just 3.4 yards per carry this year. 

Spiller will need to be sharp and receive plenty of help from his offensive linemen to avoid another disappointing performance this Sunday. 

Prediction

Baltimore's defense has come alive since getting humiliated by Denver in Week 1. The combination of Elvis Dumervil and Terrell Suggs coming off the edge has led the way for the Ravens to register 11 sacks thus far, which is good enough for seventh place in the NFL.

Combined with Baltimore's ability to shut down the run, this sets up a scenario where the opposing quarterback is forced to carry the offense.

Manuel has played better than most people expected, but he's not ready to carry his offense. 

Joe Flacco will do just enough in the passing game for the Ravens to put a few touchdowns on the board, which will be enough for victory in this contest. 

Final Score 

Ravens win 24-17

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