The Baltimore Ravens enter Week 4 as 11.5-point favourites over the Tennessee Titans in a matchup with an implied point total of 42.5, suggesting a game dominated by the home side. The Ravens are expected to score 27 points to the Titans’ 15.5, according to DraftKings Sportsbook odds released Thursday evening.
Tennessee’s backfield workload fell heavily on Tony Pollard in Week 3, where he took 81 percent of the team’s rushing attempts and added four targets for 97 total yards. His teammate Tyjae Spears, hampered by a lingering ankle injury, managed just three carries for five yards and did not catch a pass. Pollard is likely to continue receiving the bulk of the touches against Baltimore’s average defensive front, but Tennessee’s offense remains one of the least productive in the league. Fantasy managers should view Pollard as a high-end flex option, while Spears is best left on the bench or waiver wire unless his health improves.
Rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate showed signs of growth in the Titans’ 12-7 loss to the New York Giants, recording six receptions for 58 yards on nine targets. Tennessee has relied heavily on Tate, who has run 92 percent of routes per dropback this season. Nevertheless, the Titans’ inconsistent offense limits his fantasy upside, especially against a Ravens secondary that should contain his impact.
The Ravens rely on quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry as must-start options for fantasy football in this contest. Wide receiver Zay Flowers, despite managing a hamstring injury in Week 3, logged 64 percent of routes and produced five catches for 84 yards. His managed playing time was the only concern, making him a low-end WR1 for Week 4 as he is expected to take on a larger role against Tennessee.
Rashod Bateman’s fantasy value has diminished with Flowers’ return. Bateman played the most snaps and routes against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3 but received just three targets for 37 yards, returning to a limited role in the Ravens’ passing game. He remains a shaky flex option despite a favourable matchup.
Tight end Mark Andrews, who briefly left the Week 3 game with a hand injury, finished with three receptions for 24 yards. His value now hinges mostly on touchdowns rather than consistent production, positioning him as more of a high-end TE2 in this matchup.
Elsewhere on Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys face the Houston Texans as slight underdogs, with the Texans favoured by three points and a game total set at 48.5. The Texans are implied to score 25.75 points to the Cowboys’ 22.75.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott ranks seventh among quarterbacks in fantasy points so far this season. His Week 3 performance against the Ravens included 276 yards and one touchdown on 40 pass attempts, a step back from his Week 2 showing. Despite the tougher opponent, his floor remains solid, and he is a reliable QB1 option as the Cowboys travel to Houston.
Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb remains a must-start player for Dallas, though specific details on his Week 4 outlook were not provided in the latest update.
The Week 4 NFL schedule also features the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Las Vegas Raiders in the late Sunday block, with the Titans-Ravens game and Dallas-Houston match among the most anticipated contests.
Fantasy football managers can expect more detailed player insights and matchup analysis as the weekend approaches, with official injury reports and starting lineups set to clarify the final picture.
According to Yahoo Sports.