Two of the league’s top five rushing offenses are about to collide on ‘Sunday Night Football’, but the biggest story might be one guy who just keeps trucking. We’re talking Week 5, Ravens vs. Falcons, and if you’re not paying attention to Derrick Henry, you’re missing the boat. The man leads the NFL in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns since 2024, and he rolled into this week ranked fourth in the entire league in rushing yards *this season*. When the lights are brightest, Henry shows up, averaging a mind-blowing 156.7 rushing yards with six rushing touchdowns over his last three primetime games. Oh, and he’s gone for over 100 rushing yards in both of his career matchups against Atlanta. This dude is built different.
The Passing Game Shake-Up and Hidden Gems
While the ground game is gonna be a war, there’s a huge curveball in the passing game: Lamar Jackson is OUT with an ankle injury. That’s a massive shift for Baltimore. But even with Lamar sidelined, you can’t just ignore the air. Zay Flowers and Drake London are both top eight in receiving yards across the league, so they’re absolutely in the mix for your DFS lineups. Then there’s the tight ends. Mark Andrews and Kyle Pitts have been a bit quiet so far, but don’t sleep on them. Their production is down, yeah, and their price tags have dropped, but that just screams “low-cost, high-reward” for anyone looking to snag a potential game-changer without breaking the bank. It’s all about finding that value, right?
The DFS King Has His Picks Locked In
Making sense of all these moving pieces, especially with an injury like Lamar’s, is where the pros come in. Mike McClure, the DFS millionaire with over $2 million in career winnings, has dropped his top daily Fantasy football picks for this ‘Sunday Night Football’ showdown. This guy’s a legend, finishing tied for first in the DraftKings Millionaire Maker twice and taking down the FanDuel Million once. His secret? A wild prediction model that simulates every snap, factoring in matchups, trends, and injuries. McClure’s got Derrick Henry locked in as one of his top picks, obviously, given those insane numbers. He’s also building his lineups around Falcons wide receiver Drake London, who has hauled in 14 grabs for 290 yards in just his last two games. You wanna see all of McClure’s picks and his full breakdown? You can only find that analysis over at SportsLine.
It’s Week 5, and every single game feels like it matters more than the last. With top rushing attacks squaring off and a star QB on the sidelines, this Sunday night slate is gonna be a wild one. Get your picks right, because this could be the week to make some serious moves.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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