Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens Preview

Aug 17, 2012; Baltimore, MD, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) gets tackled by Baltimore Ravens corner back Jimmy Smith (22) during the second quarter at M

The Baltimore Ravens will travel to Ford Field for a clash with the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football. The Ravens enter the game coming off a thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Minnesota Vikings, while the Lions emerged from the Snow Bowl as losers to the Philadelphia Eagles. This game (and every other game the rest of the way) has serious playoff implications for the 7-6 Lions, while Baltimore also sits at 7-6, two games behind the AFC North leading Cincinnati Bengals. What can we expect to see in primetime?

(All stats obtained from ESPN unless otherwise noted.)