There's no disputing the level of talent Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is. Few players strike fear into opposing defenses like Jackson with his ab

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has owned the NFC. But his 23-1 mastery will face a significant test from the Philadelphia Eagles.

That's because the Baltimore Ravens have a quarterback in Lamar Jackson who leads the NFL both in yards passing with 3,053 and yards rushing for a QB with 599. They have a running back in Derrick Henry who's second only to Barkley in yards rushing with 1,325.

Lamar Jackson has almost never lost against the NFC. This week he faces a major challenge. Baltimore’s matchup with Philadelphia on Sunday pits the Ravens’ top-ranked offense against the Eagles’ No. 1-ranked defense.

Somehow, someway, the Ravens have failed to score on their opening drive in seven straight games. They scored on their opening drive in each of their first five games - four touchdowns and a field goal - but ever since Lamar Jackson threw an opening-drive interception against the Washington Commanders in Week 6,

The Ravens originally selected Bateman with the 27th overall pick in 2021 hoping he would quickly become a true No. 1 receiver for Jackson. Fate and circumstances conspired to ruin those best laid plans, with Bateman’s lengthy injury record a major problem.

It's the top-ranked offense in the NFL against the No. 1 defense when Baltimore hosts Philadelphia this weekend.