Welcome to NFL DFS advice for the Titans at Ravens AFC Divisional playoff matchup during the 2019-20 season. Every week, Joshua Huffman will preview some of the main participants from the Tennessee Titans games. These guides will include player pricing, injuries, potential mismatches, and anything else players should consider when choosing players from Tennessee and/or their opponents.
Titans at Ravens: Key Players & Pricing
- Derrick Henry ($8200)
- A.J. Brown (6000)
- Ryan Tannehill (5400)
- Dion Lewis (3700)
- Corey Davis (3700)
- Tajae Sharpe (3500)
- Jonnu Smith (3400)
- Anthony Firkser (2500)
- Titans D/ST (2400)
- Lamar Jackson ($8400)
- Mark Ingram (6700)
- Mark Andrews (5600)
- Gus Edwards (4900)
- Marquise Brown (4400)
- Justice Hill (3900)
- Willie Snead IV (3800)
- Ravens D/ST (3600)
- Seth Roberts (3500)
- Hayden Hurst (3400)
- Nick Boyle (3200)
Titans at Ravens: Injury Report
- Titans CB Adoree’ Jackson has missed the first two days of practice (DNP). Last week, he made his return after a brief absence from a foot injury. If he misses, Tennessee would find itself at a disadvantage trying to defend against Ravens WR Brown. These DNPs are considered preventative.
- Titans LB Jayon Brown missed the first two practices because of a shoulder injury. Any inactives from Tennessee’s front seven would put them at a disadvantage against defending Baltimore’s offensive strength: a running game featuring RB Ingram and QB Jackson. It also puts Tennessee at a disadvantage against a TE-heavy offensive scheme.
- Ravens RB Ingram continues to miss practice because of a late-season calf injury. He’s day-to-day. If Ingram can’t go, then Baltimore has a great backup with RB Edwards.
Titans at Ravens: Lines (As of Jan. 8)
- Ravens (-9 to -9.5)
- Over/Under 46.5 to 47
- Expect this game to play UNDER 46.5 to 47. If this game goes over 47, then Baltimore probably dominated Tennessee with their RBs, TEs, and maybe a 50-plus-yard touchdown reception from WR Brown. Tennessee’s offense doesn’t match up well against Baltimore’s defense.
Titans RB Henry should enjoy another huge workload .There are two concerns. First, Baltimore’s defense is better equipped to handle Henry than New England. Secondly, if Tennessee falls behind early, then Henry loses usage.
Titans at Ravens NFL DFS Advice
(Lamar Jackson): Remember how the Los Angeles Chargers shut down Jackson during last year’s AFC Wild Card? The Chargers played against him earlier during that regular season. Tennessee’s only experience against him was a 2018 game where Jackson played two snaps. He had one carry for 22 yards.
It’s anyone’s guess as to how Jackson will respond to another attempt at playoff glory. The same goes for how Tennessee would defend against him. Since Tennessee’s biggest defensive issues have been against RBs and TEs, Jackson has a chance to shine.
(Derrick Henry): Baltimore is one of the few teams that boast a better defensive backfield than New England. They have three solid cornerbacks with Marcus Peters, Jimmy Smith, and Marlon Humphrey. Don’t forget about future Hall of Famer Earl Thomas roaming around at safety. Since Week 10, only one team has broke 200 team passing yards against them. That was a New York Jets team with garbage time production.
Expect another heavy usage game. Baltimore surrendered 174 rushing yards to the San Francisco 49ers. There is potential for a solid performance. Just understand that Henry faces a tougher challenge this week. Although, with the way he has played, maybe it doesn’t matter?
(Mark Ingram, Gus Edwards, Justice Hill): There’s a long history of Tennessee getting burned when facing pass-receiving running backs. If Ingram is out, then the combination of Hill’s PPR upside and potential vulture (he had a goal-line TD in Week 17) could make him a surprise value at $3900. Edwards offers nearly no PPR value but would get the majority of carries. Edwards has proven himself capable of big performances throughout the last two years.
If Ingram is healthy? Play him.
(Mark Andrews, Hayden Hurst, Nick Boyle): Even the New England Patriots attacked Tennessee’s defense with rarely used 39-year-old Ben Watson. That wasn’t a mistake. For years, tight ends have given this team fits. Andrews is a far more athletic and capable receiver who could have a nice day. Hurst and Boyle are dart throws who are entirely touchdown dependent.
(Summary): This is a hard game to dictate because Baltimore has a very unique playing style that nobody has figured out. A lot of what Baltimore’s offense does is what Tennessee’s defense has struggled against. Baltimore RBs and TEs are definitely playable. Their defense should match up well against Tennessee.
As for Tennessee? Henry will get heavy usage. Don’t go all in but give him a shot. I’m not feeling Tannehill having much success against Baltimore’s fierce pass rush and stacked secondary. If Tennessee were to win this game, they’ll need a 13-10, 17-14ish type of effort. For DFS purposes, you’ll probably want to look elsewhere.
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