The Falcons have spent the last two weeks making prime time look easy, and now they get another shot under the lights Sunday night against the Ravens. Atlanta has rolled through the Packers and Saints, and with Lamar Jackson likely unavailable, this matchup sets up as another chance for the Dirty Birds to keep the momentum going.
When it comes to touchdown picks, Drake London feels like the most obvious play. He’s put together 20 catches for 370 yards through four weeks, but the end zone has stayed out of reach.
That gap is getting harder to ignore. No player with a touchdown drought through the first month has piled up more receiving yards, so the breakthrough feels close.
At +125, London is the bet that looks the safest.
Baltimore’s passing game could also tilt heavily toward Mark Andrews if Tyler Huntley gets the start in Jackson’s place. The Ravens would likely lean on their veteran tight end, especially once they reach the red zone. Atlanta’s corners have been solid against wideouts through four games, which only makes Andrews a more natural target for Sunday night.
For a longer shot on the Falcons side, Jahan Dotson stands out. He’s already carved out the No. 2 role at receiver, and he’s the only Atlanta wideout to score this season.
Dotson has six catches for 95 yards and a touchdown, and his speed gives him a real chance to strike again, especially after flashing against the Saints last week. At +550, he’s the darker, higher-upside touchdown pick.
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