Mark Andrews Touchdown Pick for Ravens vs. Falcons

Mark Andrews and the Baltimore Ravens will close out the Week 5 Sunday slate in a matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The outlook for Baltimore has taken a hit following the news that Lamar Jackson will not be able to suit up due to an ankle injury, leaving Tyler “Snoop” Huntley to start under center.

Looking at the odds for the SNF matchup, the Falcons enter as three-point favorites and hold -175 odds to win outright on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Ravens hold +145 odds to produce the upset, with the game total set at O/U 43.5 points.

There are plenty of ways to get involved in the action. You can check out the preview for the game outlook and plenty more on DraftKings Network here. But let’s look at my top Mark Andrews prop bet for tonight’s Sunday Night Football matchup.

Mark Andrews Touchdown Pick vs. Falcons

Mark Andrews to Record an Anytime Touchdown (+250)

Mark Andrews found the end zone for the first time this season in the Week 4 victory over the Titans. He will look to build off this against a Falcons team that struggles greatly at defending through the air. Through their first four games, Atlanta ranks 30th in total passing yards allowed and 21st in passing touchdowns conceded. This is especially noteworthy considering the Falcons have given up the fewest rushing yards in the league and rank first in yards allowed per rush attempt.

With Huntley filling in at quarterback, expect Baltimore to simplify the playbook and be eager to attack in short-yardage situations over the middle. This will play to Andrews’ strengths in a major way, and expect him to be active throughout the matchup. So far this year, the three-time Pro Bowler has tallied 18 receptions on 24 targets for 149 yards and a touchdown. He has logged at least three receptions in every game this season, and has had success playing alongside Huntley in his career.

Andrews and Huntley have shared the field in 24 career matchups. Across these opportunities, the star tight end has tallied 123 catches for 1,378 yards and 10 total touchdowns; this includes times when Jackson was injured, however. Huntley has thrown three career touchdowns to Andrews. While many of these top performances occurred when Andrews was more in the prime of his career, this familiarity still matters in a major way for the backup QB. It is also important to note that 10 of Huntley’s 13 career passing touchdowns have been thrown to the tight end position.

Baltimore is dependent on their rushing production as a key part of their offensive identity. While I don’t expect them to fully abandon this, it has been extremely evident how much more vulnerable the Falcons have been at defending the pass. This is also clear looking at the tight end position specifically, as Darren Waller had two touchdowns against this Falcons defense in Week 2, and Pat Friermuth reached pay dirt in the matchup with the Steelers in the opener. Expect Huntley to lean on his chemistry with the tight end throughout the matchup, especially in key areas of the field. Back Andrews to reach the end zone for the second straight week and serve as a safety blanket for the backup quarterback throughout the Sunday Night thriller.