Ravens-Buccaneers could be the best iteration of Thursday Night Football year-to-date.
In fairness, Week 7 broke a streak of boring Thursday games with a 42-34 shootout between the Cardinals and Saints. This game has the highest point total for a Thursday night game since Week 4 and could have major playoff implications.
While both teams sit atop their respective divisions, neither squad is having the season they hoped for. The 3-4 Buccaneers are off to the worst start of Tom Brady’s career as a starter and are reeling after an embarrassing showing against the Panthers. The 4-3 Ravens have lost a handful of close games this year and have blown more leads in 2022 than they had in Lamar Jackson’s entire career prior.
Some lineup decisions, like starting Jackson, Mark Andrews, Mike Evans or Leonard Fournette are easy. Below are some fringe players at each position you may be on the fence about starting in the Ravens vs. Buccaneers Thursday Night Football game based on matchups, injuries and trends.