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Falcons vs. Ravens picks, prediction, player props: Expert's NFL Week 5 best bets for Sunday Night Football

Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens fans can expect a high-octane, run-heavy showdown in Week 5’s Sunday Night Football, as two of the NFL’s top rushing attacks clash without Lamar Jackson in the mix. The absence of the Ravens’ star quarterback, sidelined by injury, shifts the focus to a battle between Derrick Henry and the Falcons’ emerging dual-threat backfield of Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson.

Both teams are built around their rushing game, and with neither side boasting a dominant passing attack, the matchup is primed for a low-scoring, high-yardage affair. The Falcons’ offensive line will need to contain Henry, while Baltimore’s defense must stifle Atlanta’s ground game to keep the score tight—though both units have shown they can slow down elite runners in recent weeks.

Player props offer intriguing value, particularly for Falcons wide receiver Drake London, who thrives when paired with quarterback Michael Penix. London’s target volume surges under Penix’s direction, and with Atlanta’s rushing attack drawing heavy attention, he could capitalize on extra opportunities downfield.

Betting markets are favoring a subdued offensive output, with the under-43.5 total gaining traction as the safest play in a game where ball control and wear-and-tear may overshadow explosive plays.

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