JUST IN: Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens point spread revealed

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The Detroit Lions will be looking to rebound from Thanksgiving’s home loss to the Minnesota Vikings when they visit the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium (1 p.m., Fox).

According to Skybook, the Ravens are favored by three (-3) over the Lions.

Currently, the Ravens rank second in the NFL in points allowed per game at 17, and sit at second place in the AFC North with a 6-5 record. Meanwhile, the Lions sit at 6-5 and saw their chances at winning the NFC North slip away with the defeat to the division leading Vikings last week. 

The Lions may have an advantage on Sunday, however. Alex Collins, Baltimore’s top rusher, missed Wednesday’s practice with a calf injury he may have suffered during Monday’s victory over Houston. He’s led the Ravens with 630 yards and two touchdowns, and he’s averaging 4.9 yards per carry. As the Lions have surrendered 186 yards on the ground the past three games, his potential absence could make a huge difference in who comes out on top in this contest. 

Meanwhile, the Lions will be looking to improve their ground game. They rank 30th in the NFL in rushing yards per game (78.3) and yards per carry (3.4), and 27th in attempts (256).

BONUS CONTENT

3 Takeaways from Detroit’s 30-23 loss to Minnesota

f the Lions were going to have a shot at the NFC North, Thursday was a game they had to win. However, it was not to be, as Detroit fell to the visiting Minnesota Vikings 30-23. Here are the top three takeaways from the game.

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