This week marks the start of Thursday night games on the NFL Network. Tonight, we get a suprisingly intriguing matchup between the Ravens and Falcons. I'll save all the buildup and talk about last week's results for the Sunday games and we'll dive right into this.
Ravens (+1) at Falcons
Dave: Ravens - I initially liked Atlanta here but with Roddy White hobbled and the Ravens riding the momentum from their beatdown of Miami last week, I had a change of heart. Teams have been able to throw on this Baltimore pass D, and that would mean a big day for Matt Ryan if not for the fact his top target is hurt. I see Joe Flacco picking apart this pourous Falcons D, Ray Rice outplaying Michael Turner and Ed Reed making a house call. Ravens by 10 on the road.
Gabe: Ravens - No fun tonight as Dave and I agree. He's absolutely right about the Ravens' pass defense, and it would be a concern if Roddy White was healthy. Ray Rice goes off for Baltimore (and, more importantly, my fantasy team, Ray Rice and the Late Nite Sweethearts.) Flacco spreads the ball around to all of his weapons and the Ravens win outright by a touchdown.
You went against ATL at home? Never go against ATL at home.
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