The Baltimore Ravens are favored by 3.5 points over the Miami Dolphins, according to ESPNBet, with quarterback Lamar Jackson holding a 23-8 (.742) record when favored by more than 3 points at home. Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton, who has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career after a game with five tackles, two interceptions, and three passes defended, is a key part of the Ravens' defense, which is more effective with him on the field. Hamilton's performance has placed him in PFN's Safety Rankings. Despite his accolades, Hamilton, along with teammates Zay Flowers and Kevin Zeitler, did not practice on Wednesday. The Ravens are in the battle for the AFC's No. 1 seed, a position also sought after by the Dolphins. The Dolphins are looking to prove their toughness and physicality against the Ravens, who are considered the NFL's most well-rounded team. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel jokingly offered to mimic Lamar Jackson's playing style in practice, a nod to the quarterback's unique skill set. On the NFC side, Lions' Ifeatu Melifonwu has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week, quickly adapting to his starting role. The Dolphins aim to show they are more than just a team that plays 'cute, basketball on grass' as they face the Ravens.
Ravens Notebook: Hamilton returns to practice; pair of other key players absent https://t.co/T1G6F4KkVf
The Ravens defense is second in success rate and first in yards per play allowed when Hamilton is on the field. Without him this season (83 snaps), they’re 32nd in success rate and 26th in yards per play. https://t.co/XFHBrzn1sM
Dolphins big-time underdogs at Baltimore, even though Lamar Jackson says he thinks they're underdogs. Everybody wants to be able to say, "nobody thought we could do it!" But let's be clear here. It's the Dolphins who have much more on the line, and much more to prove Sunday. https://t.co/nWT0vsTzzi
Dolphins out to prove there is nothing “cute” about their team & they can match Ravens physicality in what will be framed as a speed vs. physical battle Sunday + Jaylen Waddle injury update. From @nflnetwork @NFLTotalAccess: https://t.co/Qk6810h4Is
From @gregcosell and myself, here's how that @MiamiDolphins-@Ravens matchup might go. Hopefully, Kyle Hamilton will be good to go, because he's the key to everything to a point. https://t.co/iADJ0Vnf1J https://t.co/Osl2o6FqSy
NEW: Ahead of the #MiamiDolphins showdown against the Baltimore Ravens, we checked in with @toddkarpovich to get the lowdown on the Ravens and the view of the matchup from Baltimore. #AllDolphins https://t.co/EY5ut8PrgW
Kyle Hamilton, Zay Flowers listed as non-participants on Ravens estimated practice report. https://t.co/Q4sqOcDNVA
The #Dolphins defense will likely dictate this game. It’s about whether they can continue their upward trajectory and match the #Ravens, the NFL’s most well-rounded team. ⬇️My story for @NFLonFOX ⬇️ https://t.co/4Pr4mZj93I
John Harbaugh on the Ravens’ battle for the AFC’s No. 1 seed with the Dolphins: “You play yourself into this kind of a game where one game brings such a big reward. The Dolphins have earned the same thing. It’s that kind of a game.” https://t.co/z2juFY43Yv
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton earns NFL honor, does not practice https://t.co/bfbFRB0lFj
Kyle Hamilton, Zay Flowers and Kevin Zeitler all missed practice for Ravens Wednesday
#Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel was really thoughtful (and funny) speaking on Lamar Jackson: "I offered my skill set to be scout team quarterback to try to replicate him but it was not accepted. ... Outside of this game, I'm just happy for the player. Because what I recognize is… https://t.co/qlTrQjvf8K
Lions' Ifeatu Melifonwu has taken quickly to starting role, named NFC Player of the Week https://t.co/z0pdhyn5tG via @freep
The @Ravens pass defense has been considerably more effective when Kyle Hamilton has been on the field since the start of last season. @kyledhamilton_ | #RavensFlock https://t.co/P1zyMkOlne
Mike McDaniel, Dolphins relish opportunity to show at Ravens they’re more than just a team that plays “cute, basketball on grass.” https://t.co/fQ90Ff0G9C https://t.co/Gf52TaePIR
Kyle Hamilton was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for first time in his career after making five tackles and two interceptions in the Ravens' win at the 49ers. Hamilton becomes the third Ravens safety in the past 20 seasons to win DPOW, joining Ed Reed and Eric Weddle.
Ravens S Kyle Hamilton, Lions S Ifeatu Melifonwu named Defensive Players of the Week https://t.co/xYyNGIrv8w https://t.co/kzdmM6hEkk
Ifeatu Melifonwu named NFC defensive player of the week. https://t.co/pi0WmLth7N
NEW, from MIAMI GARDENS - Don't believe the lazy narratives. Dolphins plenty tough enough to win at Baltimore. | Schad *Yes, Dolphins are smart and fast. But they're physical enough to stand up to Ravens https://t.co/fQ90Ff0G9C https://t.co/T7XgZmIuny
Kyle Hamilton is the AFC defensive player of the week. https://t.co/VCCL9QMfro
And now, your NFC Defensive Player of the Week: https://t.co/RwgGpPXy7m
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton is named AFC Defensive Player of Week after his two interceptions against 49ers Monday
NFC Players of the Week! (Week 16) (by @FastTwitchDrink) @AsapPuka | @Ifeatu_Mel | @YounghoeKoo https://t.co/vipBjcA8Dr
Iffy has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 16. Nice job, @Ifeatu_Mel! https://t.co/nYPFEHO9gw
The one week of being an underdog is over. The Ravens are favored by 3.5 points over the Dolphins, according to @ESPNBet. Lamar Jackson is 23-8 (.742) outright when he's favored by more than 3 points at home.
#PFN365 Defensive Player of the Week: #Ravens S Kyle Hamilton 🏆 ➡️ 5 tackles ➡️ 2 INTs ➡️ 3 passes defended PFN's Safety Rankings: https://t.co/EKxPhZjB7i #RavensFlock | #NFL https://t.co/f5ueH4Scqf