Detroit's Week 2 eruption, posting 500+ total yards, five passing TDs and two rushing scores, showcased Jared Goff attached to a dominant line and sharper play-calling. Now Monday night in Baltimore looms as a true litmus test, with Lamar Jackson and a powerful Ravens attack waiting. The line tags Detroit as 4.5-point underdogs, a reflection of the challenge but also a potential upset spark for fantasy managers eyeing a high-variance, high-reward showdown.

The Ravens’ offense, balanced by Derrick Henry’s big-volume backfield, presents a stern test for Detroit’s improvement. This game doubles as a benchmark for both teams’ Super Bowl aspirations and fantasy upside, where efficient Lions drive contrasts with Baltimore’s爆 explosive, multi-dimensional attack in primetime.

Pudge the cat has become Bowling Green’s unlikely spark, transforming team morale, fan energy, and campus buzz into a visible edge. The locker-room mascot helped spark BG’s best run in 11 years, capped by a 23-13 upset of Liberty, while NIL deals, meet-and-greets, and even EA Sports’ College Football 25 integration amplify the effect beyond the field.

Behind the spotlight is a touching backstory: owner George Carlson, a Falcons long-snapper, carries Pudge through a healing arc tied to his mother Cristen’s battle with cancer. The cat's grin-and-pounce persona has lifted spirits, drawn sponsors, and given BG a cuddly, viral weapon that may outpace many traditional advantages this season.