NFLOct 11
Falcons Favored as Ravens Deal With Key Absences
Baltimore will start a backup quarterback against an Atlanta team that has surged offensively while holding opponents to limited rushing production.
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Injuries Shape the Matchup
The Ravens will be without their starting quarterback due to an ankle issue, forcing a change at the position. Baltimore also faces multiple absences along the offensive line. On defense, an outside linebacker has been ruled out. Those factors leave the team preparing to face a Falcons squad that has scored 80 points across its last two contests while completing 73.3 percent of passes.
Running Game Concerns
The Falcons defense has allowed just 48.3 rushing yards per game, creating a tough environment for Baltimore's primary rusher who has seven touchdowns on the season. The Ravens may need to commit extra defenders to slow the run, which could open vertical opportunities for the Falcons passing game.
Spread and Prop Angles
Atlanta has moved to a three-point favorite after opening as a 4.5-point underdog. The Falcons have averaged 40 points and 459 total yards in their last two outings. Baltimore has allowed the sixth-most yards to wide receivers. On the other side, a Baltimore tight end has averaged 63.8 receiving yards across 10 games with the backup quarterback and faces a Falcons defense that has allowed opposing tight ends to top 30 yards in three of the past four weeks.
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