Week 12 picks: Who the experts are taking in Ravens vs. Chargers

The Ravens (8-3) have won five of their past six games and are set to travel to the West Coast for an intriguing battle with the Los Angeles Chargers (4-6) on NBC’s Sunday Night Football (8:20 p.m. ET
kickoff).

Baltimore currently owns the AFC’s top record and No. 1 playoff seed, while the Los Angeles Chargers are trying to avoid falling entirely out of playoff contention after a 23-20 loss to the Packers in Week 11.

With John Harbaugh’s team set for their final practice of the week, we’re looking at who the NFL experts pick for Sunday night.

Bleacher Report--Ravens

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 16: Keaton Mitchell #34 of the Baltimore Ravens stiff arms Chidobe Awuzie #22 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on November 16, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The experts at Bleacher Report are picking Baltimore.

NFL.com--Ravens

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) breaks up a pass attempt to Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) in the second quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.

The experts at NFL.com are picking Baltimore.

It’s never a good thing when a team is badly in need of a win to stay in the playoff picture and one of the leading MVP contenders is standing in the way. On top of that, the Chargers need a plan to slow down Lamar Jackson without their best defensive player. The Ravens have found a way to self-destruct at times this season, but they seem like amateurs in that category compared to the Bolts. Los Angeles has never lost three consecutive games in one regular season since Brandon Staley was hired in 2021. I expect that to change on Sunday night.

The Athletic --Ravens

Nov 16, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning (6) throws during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The experts at The Athletic are picking Baltimore.

The MMQB--Ravens

Nov 16, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The experts at the MMQB are picking Baltimore.

ESPN--Ravens

Nov 16, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The experts at ESPN are picking Baltimore.

USA Today--Ravens

Nov 16, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) tackles Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The experts at USA Today are picking the Ravens.

CBS Sports--Ravens

CBS Sports is picking the Ravens.

Pro Football Talk--Ravens

Mike Florio and company are picking the Ravens in this one.