The Baltimore Ravens and Atlanta Falcons both come into Sunday night playing well, but Atlanta has looked like a different team since quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returned. The Falcons have scored 80 points over their last two games, with Penix completing 73.3% of his passes. Bijan Robinson has been a big part of that success, rushing for 349 yards and four touchdowns during that stretch. Baltimore will have its hands full trying to slow him down.
The Ravens will be without Lamar Jackson because of an ankle injury. Tyler Huntley gets the start against a Falcons defense allowing a league-low 48.3 rushing yards per game. That doesn't bode well for Derrick Henry, despite his seven rushing touchdowns this season. Baltimore is also dealing with injuries along its offensive line, and OLB Trey Hendrickson is also ruled out, which becomes an even bigger concern for the Ravens.
Atlanta is favored by three points after Baltimore opened as a 4.5-point favorite earlier in the week. Lamar Jackson being ruled out has a lot to do with that movement, but the Falcons have also played well enough to earn some respect from oddsmakers. Atlanta has averaged 40 points and 459 total yards per game over its last two, and its defense has played well against the run. The analysis backs Atlanta against the spread more than the total.
Notable player props include Bijan Robinson's rushing yards over 87.5 (-114), who has cleared that line in each of his last two games. Drake London's receiving yards over 80.5 (-111) is another pick, as he has caught 14-of-16 targets for 290 yards over his last two games. Mark Andrews' receiving yards over 32.5 (-115) is also highlighted, since the Falcons have allowed opposing tight ends to surpass that mark in three of the past four weeks.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing