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Matchups to Watch in Ravens vs. Broncos, Week 9
Here are five matchups to look out for in Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos.

WR Zay Flowers vs. CB Patrick Surtain II
Surtain is one of the game's top cornerbacks and is facing a red-hot Flowers, who has three 100-yard games in the last four weeks. In a matchup between Baltimore's high-powered offense and Denver's stout defense, the battle between Flowers and Surtain is the main course.

ILB Roquan Smith vs. QB Bo Nix
Nix is heating up midway through his rookie season as he has the Broncos at 5-3 and was named the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Month for October. He had a season-high 284 passing yards and four total touchdowns last week against the Carolina Panthers and is proving to be a mobile quarterback. With Smith in the middle, there should be some matchups both in the pass and run game between the two.

LT Ronnie Stanley vs. OLB Nik Bonitto
Bonitto leads the Broncos with six sacks, and he will jump around from the left and right sides of the line. His matchups with Stanley will be fun to watch with Stanley playing as reliable as ever in 2024. The Broncos are third in the NFL with 30 sacks, so stopping their pass-rushers will be a high priority on Sunday.

DT Nnamdi Madubuike vs. RB Javonte Williams
The Ravens are thin on the defensive line with Michael Pierce on injured reserve and Travis Jones, Broderick Washington, and Brent Urban all dealing with injuries. Denver will want to get its run game going with Williams, who has 345 rushing yards and two scores, but Madubuike will play a huge role in trying to stifle the rush attack.

CB Brandon Stephens vs. WR Courtland Sutton
Sutton leads the Broncos with 377 receiving yards and will face a Ravens secondary that's trying to get on track. Stephens has been sticky in coverage for most of the season, but receivers are coming down with impressive grabs. With his big frame, Sutton is adept at making contested catches. With cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins likely returning on Sunday, this is a big opportunity for Baltimore's defensive backs.