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Best NFL prop bets for Falcons vs. Ravens in Week 16 (Bank on Baltimore’s run defense)

By Iain MacMillan

Dec 11, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The Baltimore Ravens defense celebrates an interception by linebacker Patrick Queen (6) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The Baltimore Ravens defense celebrates an interception by linebacker Patrick Queen (6) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Baltimore Ravens will have to enter another game without Lamar Jackson, but yet they’re still set as sizable favorites over the Atlanta Falcons, despite the bad weather in the forecast.

The Ravens are set as 6.5-point favorites in a game they have to win if they want to stay alive in the race for the AFC North.

But, what about player props? Sides and totals aren’t the only way to bet on (or against) the Ravens.

Let me break down my three favorite player props for this battle of the birds.

Best Prop Bets for Falcons vs. Ravens

  • Cordarrelle Patterson UNDER 42.5 rushing yards
  • Olamide Zaccheaus UNDER 21.5 receiving yards
  • JK Dobbins OVER 67.5 rushing yards

Cordarrelle Patterson UNDER 42.5 rushing yards

Expect Tyler Allgeier to get the majority of carries for the Falcons this week. He exploded for 139 yards on 17 carries last week and has earned himself the primary role at the position for the Falcons.

Coraderrelle Patterson can still make himself useful in the passing game, as well as returning kicks, so his rush attempts may be at a minimal today. Let’s also remember that the Ravens have the third best run defense in the NFL, keeping teams to averaging only 3.8 yards per carry.

Olamide Zaccheaus UNDER 21.5 receiving yards

Olamide Zaccheaus has his first catch-less start of the season last week in what was rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder’s first start. Ridder targeted Drake London with the majority of his throws, leaving Zaccheaus as an after thought.

Even if Ridder does target him a few more times this game, Ridder is likely not going to be expected to throw often in his second start against a strong defense.

JK Dobbins OVER 67.5 rushing yards

JK Dobbins has exploded in his last two games, rushing for over 120 yards in back-to-back weeks. He’s set up for another big performance as he and the Ravens take on a Falcons defense that ranks outside of the top 10 in opponent yards per carry.

With Jackson still sidelined and the team played in less than favorable weather, expect them to lean on Dobbins once again.

You can track Iain’s bets on Betstamp here.

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