Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has thrown for 928 yards through three games. However, he has thrown for eight touchdowns with six interceptions, too.
The Atlanta Falcons followed up a thrilling 24-20 comeback win over the Philadelphia Eagles with a dud on the road in Week 3, dropping a 27-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts to fall to 1-2. Meanwhile, the Tennessee Titans opened the season with a statement win over the Cleveland Browns on the road, only to drop back-to-back losses to the Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars to end up at 1-2. One of these teams will fall to 1-3 and watch their playoff hopes take a big hit. Which team is the best bet in this spot?
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
After opening the year with a win and cover in a 30-point win over the Browns, the Titans have gone 0-2 both straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in their last two losses. Tennessee is 7-3 in its last 10 games against NFC opponents. Each of those three losses were by five points or fewer, adding even more intrigue to the fact that the Titans are listed as 4-point underdogs for this one.
Meanwhile, the Falcons are just 1-10 straight up and 0-11 against the spread in their last 11 games against AFC opponents. Atlanta is 1-0 SU and ATS at home compared to 0-2 SU and ATS on the road through three games. The Falcons have also failed to cover eight of their last 11 against losing teams.
Tennessee Titans
Injuries and suspensions to key players on the offensive line have really hampered the protection of quarterback Marcus Mariota. At the same time, he hasn’t done anything to help his cause in terms of holding on to the football too long and making poor decisions when he does throw it. Mariota was sacked nine times against Jacksonville in Week 3. His 19 sacks this season are the most in the NFL. The Falcons will look to add to that total this week, which should lead to Tennessee delivering a heavy dose of running back Derrick Henry on the ground.
Meanwhile, with the offence struggling, the Titans need their defence to step up big time this weekend. The Falcons offence has been uneven and their ground-game has been non-existent. Atlanta is rushing for just 74.3 yards per game. If the Titans put this game on Matt Ryan’s shoulder, their job will be much easier.
Atlanta Falcons
While he might not have looked as bad as Mariota on tape, Matt Ryan could certainly benefit from making better decisions with the football. Ryan has thrown for 928 yards through three games. However, he has thrown for eight touchdowns and six interceptions this season. Ryan had a total of seven picks all of last season. With Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley, Mohamed Sanu and tight end Austin Hooper to throw to, along with running back Devonta Freeman out of the backfield, Ryan should be a lot more efficient with the football.
Meanwhile, there will also be an emphasis on the Falcons defence stepping up but it won’t be easy without one of their leaders. Safety Keanu Neal suffered a torn Achilles in Sunday’s loss to the Colts and will miss the rest of the season. That’s bad news for a defence that has allowed 24.0 points per game this season.
Who Will Win Titans vs. Falcons?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 23 Sep 2:09am | TEN | -5 -110 | O +46 -110 |
| Closing 29 Sep 5:05pm | TEN | -3.5 -100 | O +46 -110 |
Weather
| condition | dome |
Injuries
Rashaan Evans (LB)
Jack Conklin (T)
Rashaan Evans (LB)
Adoree' Jackson (CB)
David Long Jr. (LB)
Logan Ryan (CB)
Kamalei Correa (LB)
Nate Davis (OL)
Adoree' Jackson (CB)
Dion Lewis (RB)
Jordan Miller (DB)
Brandon Powell (WR)
Ricardo Allen (S)
Allen Bailey (DE)
Kenjon Barner (RB)
Adrian Clayborn (DE)
Ricardo Allen (S)
Kenjon Barner (RB)
Jamon Brown (G)
Jack Crawford (DL)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Rashaan Evans (LB) | day-to-day | Foot - 19 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Evans exited Sunday's game with a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will return. |
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| Jack Conklin (T) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 16 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Conklin is hampered with a shoulder injury. It is anticipated that he will partake in the NFC championship game versus the Chiefs. |
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| Rashaan Evans (LB) | Prob Sun | Foot - 15 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Evans is managing a foot injury, but he is expected to take on the Chiefs in the AFC championship game. |
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| Adoree' Jackson (CB) | Prob Sun | Foot - 15 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Jackson is fighting off a foot injury, but he is likely to play against the Chiefs in the AFC championship game. |
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| David Long Jr. (LB) | Prob Sun | Knee - 15 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Long Jr. is tending to a knee injury, but he is projected to be available against the Chiefs in the AFC championship game. |
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| Logan Ryan (CB) | Prob Sun | Illness - 15 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Ryan is ailing from an illness, but the symptoms will likely dissipate in time for the AFC championship game versus the Chiefs. |
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| Kamalei Correa (LB) | Ques Sat | Illness - 08 / 01 / 20 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Correa is ailing from an illness, and it is undetermined if he will participate in the AFC divisional round versus the Ravens. |
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| Nate Davis (OL) | Ques Sat | Illness - 07 / 01 / 20 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Davis is hampered by an illness. It is uncertain if he will be active for the AFC divisional round versus the Ravens. |
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| Adoree' Jackson (CB) | Prob Sat | Foot - 07 / 01 / 20 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Jackson has a foot injury, but it is projected that he will suit up in the AFC divisional round versus the Ravens. |
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| Dion Lewis (RB) | Ques Sat | Shoulder - 07 / 01 / 20 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Lewis is managing a shoulder injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will take on the Ravens in the AFC divisional round. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jordan Miller (DB) | Out Sun | Suspension - 26 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Miller has been issued a four-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs and will be ineligible for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. |
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| Brandon Powell (WR) | Out Sun | Wrist - 26 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Powell is dealing with a wrist injury and will not dress for Sunday's clash against the Buccaneers. |
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| Ricardo Allen (S) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Allen is managing shoulder and knee injuries, and it is unclear if they will impact his status for Sunday's clash against the Buccaneers. |
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| Allen Bailey (DE) | Prob Sun | Hand - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Bailey has a hand injury, but it is projected that he will take the field against the Buccaneers on Sunday. |
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| Kenjon Barner (RB) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Barner is dealing with shoulder and hip injuries, and it is unknown if they will impede his availability for Sunday's clash against the Buccaneers. |
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| Adrian Clayborn (DE) | Out Sun | Knee - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Clayborn is dealing with a knee issue, and he will not suit up against the Buccaneers on Sunday. |
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| Ricardo Allen (S) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 19 / 12 / 19 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Allen has a shoulder injury, and it is undetermined if he will play against the Jaguars on Sunday. |
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| Kenjon Barner (RB) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 19 / 12 / 19 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Barner is dealing with shoulder and knee injuries, but it is expected that he will suit up for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. |
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| Jamon Brown (G) | Out Sun | Illness - 19 / 12 / 19 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Brown missed the last game with an illness, and he will not be healthy enough to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday. |
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| Jack Crawford (DL) | Ques Sun | Thigh - 19 / 12 / 19 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Crawford is dealing with a thigh injury, and it is undetermined if he will play against the Jaguars on Sunday. |
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TENNESSEE TITANS
24 -
ATLANTA FALCONS
27
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 23 Sep 2:09am TEN -5 -110 O +46 -110 Closing 29 Sep 5:05pm TEN -3.5 -100 O +46 -110 -
Weather
condition dome -
Injuries
Rashaan Evans (LB)
day-to-day Foot - 19 / 01 / 20Jack Conklin (T)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 16 / 01 / 20Rashaan Evans (LB)
Prob Sun Foot - 15 / 01 / 20Adoree' Jackson (CB)
Prob Sun Foot - 15 / 01 / 20David Long Jr. (LB)
Prob Sun Knee - 15 / 01 / 20Logan Ryan (CB)
Prob Sun Illness - 15 / 01 / 20Kamalei Correa (LB)
Ques Sat Illness - 08 / 01 / 20Nate Davis (OL)
Ques Sat Illness - 07 / 01 / 20Adoree' Jackson (CB)
Prob Sat Foot - 07 / 01 / 20Dion Lewis (RB)
Ques Sat Shoulder - 07 / 01 / 20Jordan Miller (DB)
Out Sun Suspension - 26 / 12 / 19Brandon Powell (WR)
Out Sun Wrist - 26 / 12 / 19Ricardo Allen (S)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19Allen Bailey (DE)
Prob Sun Hand - 25 / 12 / 19Kenjon Barner (RB)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19Adrian Clayborn (DE)
Out Sun Knee - 25 / 12 / 19Ricardo Allen (S)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 19 / 12 / 19Kenjon Barner (RB)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 19 / 12 / 19Jamon Brown (G)
Out Sun Illness - 19 / 12 / 19Jack Crawford (DL)
Ques Sun Thigh - 19 / 12 / 19Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Rashaan Evans (LB) day-to-day Foot - 19 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Evans exited Sunday's game with a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will return.
Jack Conklin (T) Prob Sun Shoulder - 16 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Conklin is hampered with a shoulder injury. It is anticipated that he will partake in the NFC championship game versus the Chiefs.
Rashaan Evans (LB) Prob Sun Foot - 15 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Evans is managing a foot injury, but he is expected to take on the Chiefs in the AFC championship game.
Adoree' Jackson (CB) Prob Sun Foot - 15 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Jackson is fighting off a foot injury, but he is likely to play against the Chiefs in the AFC championship game.
David Long Jr. (LB) Prob Sun Knee - 15 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Long Jr. is tending to a knee injury, but he is projected to be available against the Chiefs in the AFC championship game.
Logan Ryan (CB) Prob Sun Illness - 15 / 01 / 20 1-0 0-1 + - Ryan is ailing from an illness, but the symptoms will likely dissipate in time for the AFC championship game versus the Chiefs.
Kamalei Correa (LB) Ques Sat Illness - 08 / 01 / 20 2-0 0-2 + - Correa is ailing from an illness, and it is undetermined if he will participate in the AFC divisional round versus the Ravens.
Nate Davis (OL) Ques Sat Illness - 07 / 01 / 20 2-0 0-2 + - Davis is hampered by an illness. It is uncertain if he will be active for the AFC divisional round versus the Ravens.
Adoree' Jackson (CB) Prob Sat Foot - 07 / 01 / 20 2-0 0-2 + - Jackson has a foot injury, but it is projected that he will suit up in the AFC divisional round versus the Ravens.
Dion Lewis (RB) Ques Sat Shoulder - 07 / 01 / 20 2-0 0-2 + - Lewis is managing a shoulder injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will take on the Ravens in the AFC divisional round.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jordan Miller (DB) Out Sun Suspension - 26 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Miller has been issued a four-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs and will be ineligible for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
Brandon Powell (WR) Out Sun Wrist - 26 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Powell is dealing with a wrist injury and will not dress for Sunday's clash against the Buccaneers.
Ricardo Allen (S) Ques Sun Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Allen is managing shoulder and knee injuries, and it is unclear if they will impact his status for Sunday's clash against the Buccaneers.
Allen Bailey (DE) Prob Sun Hand - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Bailey has a hand injury, but it is projected that he will take the field against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Kenjon Barner (RB) Ques Sun Shoulder - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Barner is dealing with shoulder and hip injuries, and it is unknown if they will impede his availability for Sunday's clash against the Buccaneers.
Adrian Clayborn (DE) Out Sun Knee - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 0-1 + - Clayborn is dealing with a knee issue, and he will not suit up against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Ricardo Allen (S) Ques Sun Shoulder - 19 / 12 / 19 2-0 1-1 + - Allen has a shoulder injury, and it is undetermined if he will play against the Jaguars on Sunday.
Kenjon Barner (RB) Prob Sun Shoulder - 19 / 12 / 19 2-0 1-1 + - Barner is dealing with shoulder and knee injuries, but it is expected that he will suit up for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Jamon Brown (G) Out Sun Illness - 19 / 12 / 19 2-0 1-1 + - Brown missed the last game with an illness, and he will not be healthy enough to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Jack Crawford (DL) Ques Sun Thigh - 19 / 12 / 19 2-0 1-1 + - Crawford is dealing with a thigh injury, and it is undetermined if he will play against the Jaguars on Sunday.