Baltimore Ravens gained a 24-18 victory over Tennessee Titans last week, but the victory came at a price as quarterback Lamar Jackson came out of the game with an injury.
It is yet unknown just how damaging his absence will be, but it means they face a difficult road trip to Atlanta to take on the Falcons, who have scored 80 points in their last two NFL matches following a pair of defeats.
Atlanta Falcons v Baltimore Ravens Tips Summary
Best Bet - Atlanta Falcons -3.5 @ 1/1
Alternative Bet - Mark Andrews over 39.5 receiving yards @ 29/20
Bet Builder - Derrick Henry to score a touchdown, Under 43.5 points & Bijan Robinson over 88.5 rushing yards @ 35/4
Atlanta Falcons v Baltimore Ravens Prediction
Best Bet: Atlanta Falcons -3.5 @ 1/1
The Ravens will field Tyler Huntley under centre in Jackson's absence and it has to be a concern that he was unable to generate a second-half point against the Titans.
Baltimore have won five of the 11 games in which he has deputised for their talisman, so he is no lost cause, but he will not be helped by the fact that Atlanta have restricted their opponents to an average of just 2.7 yards per rushing attempt in their opening four matches.
That is by far the best record in the NFL and, while running back Derrick Henry is prolific, he will be hard pushed to do it all on his own.
The Falcons have emerged from two opening defeats to post a total of 80 points in victories over Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints, so there is a strong chance they will rise to the Sunday Night Football occasion and cover a 3.5-point spread.
Alternative Bet: Mark Andrews over 39.5 receiving yards @ 29/20
The pressure will be on Huntley to move the ball quickly and, with the Ravens wary of the Falcons' ability against the run, that could mean they utilise the tight-end option extensively.
Consequently, Mark Andrews, who had five receptions against the Titans, could be in for a busy evening.
He registered 49 yards in the 41-23 win over Indianapolis Colts and in the 24-17 loss to New Orleans and he can gain at least 40 in Sunday's clash.
Atlanta Falcons v Baltimore Ravens Bet Builder Tip
Derrick Henry to score a touchdown
Under 43.5 points
Bijan Robinson over 88.5 rushing yards
Pays 35/4
While the Falcons are excellent against the run, it is difficult to ignore that Henry has scored 13 touchdowns in his last seven outings and he should still get opportunities to add to that impressive tally.
He looks bound to be heavily involved and it is possible that with both teams heavily utilising the ground game the clock will keep ticking, so it seems realistic that the game will not generate many points.
It should also be noted that five of the last six meetings have failed to exceed the total-points line.
Also expect another telling contribution from Atlanta's Bijan Robinson, who rushed for a total of 339 yards in his last two outings against the Packers and the Saints.
He scored two touchdowns on both occasions and should earn more than 88 yards on the ground in Georgia.
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Key Match Stats
Baltimore have won 20 of their last 27 regular-season away matches
The Ravens have scored 20 points or fewer in eight of their last ten match-ups without Jackson
Five of the last six meetings have come in under the total-points line
Baltimore have covered the handicap in three of their last ten assignments
Atlanta have scored 80 points in their last two match-ups
The Falcons have conceded 20 points or fewer in four of their last seven games
Tactics, Form and Team News
Atlanta defensive end Za'Darius Smith is questionable with a neck injury and linebacker Yasir Abdullah is out with a hamstring problem.
Three other starters, linebacker Divine Deablo, defensive end Samson Ebukam and offensive tackle Jake Matthews, are all questionable.
Baltimore quarterback Jackson has been ruled out with an ankle injury, so Huntley will deputise.
Centre Cam Jurgens remains in concussion protocol, while wide receiver Zay Flowers is questionable with a foot injury.
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