The Ravens fly to Los Angeles for another primetime tilt on "Monday Night Football."

Here are my thoughts on the game, all in 50 words or less:

• Naturally, the "Harbowl 3" narrative has dominated the week. While it's of course an interesting storyline and (for the third time) historic, I don't think it has much of an impact on the game, other than the baseline fact that these teams are cut from the same cloth.

• The Chargers have played winning football under Jim Harbaugh. They have the fewest penalty yards in the league and are tied for the fewest giveaways. A franchise previously known for giving away games has cleaned it up. The Ravens need to beat the Chargers at their own game Monday night.

• What I'm fascinated to see is the chess match between the coordinators. They aren't blood related, but the Ravens know the Chargers' play-callers, Greg Roman and Jesse Minter, like they're family. But even if Baltimore has a good idea what's coming, it's on the players to execute.

• Georgia vs. Vanderbilt isn't a fair fight, but Ravens Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken and Chargers Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter faced off once in college in 2021. Georgia won, 62-0. Now Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey scored two touchdowns for Monken. Minter probably remembers the most lopsided loss of his coaching career.

• Roquan Smith hasn't had his finest season, but his presence, or lack thereof, would be felt Monday night if his hamstring won't allow him to play. The Ravens could use their captain calling out what's coming from Roman's run designs. Smith's impact goes beyond being the NFL's leading tackler.

• Justin Herbert reminds me of Josh Allen. They have huge arms and can run. The Ravens have held Herbert in check in two previous meetings, including last season, but we all know that was with a different secondary. Baltimore's best defensive game this year was Week 4, against Allen.

• It's truly a shame J.K. Dobbins never got to fully show what he could be in Baltimore. If not for injuries, he could have put the Ravens over the top. That's why the Ravens signed that kind of difference-maker in Derrick Henry. But I'm glad to see Dobbins doing well.

• Gus Edwards is another player that stole Baltimore's hearts. I don't know how many times I used school bus gifs. He's one of the Ravens' all-time greatest rushers, ranking fourth in franchise history in rushing yards (3,395) and fifth in rushing touchdowns (26), yet may still be underappreciated.

• Justin Tucker's struggles this season are a surprise to everyone, especially because he's practicing well. But just as Tucker focuses on the details when he's kicking well, he's doing the same when he's not so much. He pulled out of one slump this year. He can do it again.

• This feels like the sort of game the Ravens win. Baltimore is 11-6 on the road on "Monday Night Football" under Harbaugh. Lamar Jackson has a 124.0 passer rating on MNF, the best ever by a starting quarterback. He loves being on this stage. This is a bounce back game.