Who plays
Atlanta@Baltimore
Current records: Atlanta 5-9; Baltimore 9-5
What there is to know
After two games on the road, the Baltimore Ravens head home. They and the Atlanta Falcons square off for holiday cheer at 1 p.m. ET Saturday at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore is ready to maintain its four-game winning streak at home.
The Ravens fell to the Cleveland Browns last week, losing 13-3. QB Tyler Huntley had a game to remember, but not in the way you’d like to be remembered: in addition to not producing a single touchdown, he threw an interception with just 4.6 yards per attempt. pass.
The Falcons lost a heartbreak to the New Orleans Saints when they met in September, and they came away with a heavy heart last Sunday. It was fierce competition, but Atlanta had to settle for a 21-18 loss to New Orleans. RB Tyler Allgeier put up a good effort for the losing team as he rushed for a TD and 139 yards on 17 carries. It was the first time Allgeier had rushed for more than 100 yards all year.
Baltimore is the favorite in this one, with an expected margin of victory of 7.5 points. But watch out for the bettors: they’re only 3-7 ATS when favored.
Baltimore is now 9-5 while the Falcons sit at a 5-9 mirror image. A few offensive stats to keep in mind while watching: The Ravens rank second in the NFL in rushing yards per game, averaging 164.7. Less enviable, Atlanta stumbles into the game with the second-fewest passing yards per game in the league, averaging just 165.4. So the cards are definitely stacked against Atlanta.
How to watch
- When: Saturday at 1 p.m. ET
- Where: M&T Bank Stadium – Baltimore, Maryland
- TV: FOX
- Online broadcast: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- To follow: CBS Sports app
Odds
The Ravens are a strong 7.5-point favorite against the Falcons, according to the latest NFL odds.
Over/Under: -110
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Series history
Baltimore won the only game these two teams have played in the last eight years.
- December 02, 2018 – Baltimore 26 vs. Atlanta 16
