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Thursday Night Football picks (CIN @ BAL)

#6

👇 D. Henry: O 18.5 longest rush

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Derrick Henry has made 18.5 yards look like a warm-up drill, crushing this number in eight straight games. He leads the league in breakaway runs (rushes of 15+ yards) and brings the heat against any defense that dares to contain him. But what makes this matchup almost too good? The Bengals are allowing the worst success rate against running backs at 54.4%, meaning their run defense has more holes than Swiss cheese. They simply can’t stop RBs from churning out yards, especially when they’re up against a powerhouse like Henry. So, this setup is ideal for another explosive run from King Henry, who already gashed Cincinnati for a 51-yard dash in Week 5. With that kind of track record, 18.5 feels like a formality.

#5

👇 M. Andrews: O 39.5 rec yards

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Mark Andrews steps into a prime spot here, and the timing couldn’t be better. Isaiah Likely is doubtful with a hamstring injury, which frees up even more opportunities for Andrews to dominate the field. But it’s not just about volume—the Bengals are notorious for struggling against tight ends, allowing the 7th-most receptions and 7th-most receiving yards to the position. Their inability to cover TEs doesn’t end there; Cincinnati’s defense gives up a whopping 77.3% catch rate (24th in the league) and 7.9 yards per target (22nd) to TEs, along with a 7.6% touchdown rate (25th). So, Andrews is walking into a matchup where he’s perfectly positioned to exploit these weaknesses. Let’s not forget: in their last meeting, Baltimore’s tight ends caught 10 of 12 targets for a total of 132 yards and three touchdowns. With the stars aligned in his favor, Andrews is primed to soar past 39.5 receiving yards.

#4

👇 J. Burrow: 239.5 passing yards

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Joe Burrow’s path to clearing 239.5 passing yards has never looked more straightforward. He faces a Ravens defense that practically begs opposing teams to throw by locking down the run while giving up the highest pass attempts and passing yards in the league. But here’s the beauty of this matchup: Baltimore ranks 2nd-best against the run, leaving the Bengals no choice but to lean on Burrow’s arm. So, with the Ravens funneling opponents into the air, Burrow will get the volume he needs to shred this secondary. This is a classic high-volume setup that’s practically tailor-made for him to blow past 239.5 yards.

#3

👇 C. Brown: O 19.5 rec yards

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Chase Brown finds himself in the perfect role to thrive in this matchup. With Baltimore ranking as one of the toughest defenses to run against, the Bengals will likely turn to Brown’s receiving skills to make up for ground they can’t gain on the rush. But here’s the kicker—Baltimore may be elite against the run, but they’ve been giving up the 4th-most receiving yards to running backs. They allow 11.3 receiving points per game to RBs, making them vulnerable to backfield receivers. So, in a game script where the Bengals are likely chasing points, Brown should see a solid target count that could easily get him over the 19.5 receiving yards line. This is a textbook setup where Brown’s receiving upside is almost too good to pass up.

#2

👇 J. Chase: O 15.25 fantasy points

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Ja’Marr Chase is in prime position to light up the scoreboard, especially with Tee Higgins sidelined, which means Burrow’s attention will be locked onto his WR1. But the Ravens’ real Achilles' heel is defending WR1s—they’ve been the worst team in the NFL at it, allowing a league-high 20.9 PPR points to primary wideouts. The last time these teams faced off, Chase went ballistic, racking up 193 yards and two touchdowns. So, with Baltimore’s continued struggles against lead receivers, Chase has everything lined up to blow past the 15.25 fantasy points mark.