NFL Week 5 Predictions: Best Picks Against the Spread

Baltimore Ravens


Opponent: vs. Washington Redskins


Line: BAL (-3.5)


Since Marc Trestman took over as the Ravens offensive coordinator last season, Joe Flacco has started seven games at home, completing 64.9 percent of his passes for 294.6 yards per game and a TD:INT ratio of 10:5. Compare that to seven games on the road, where he has completed 63.5 percent of his passes for 257.29 yards per game and a TD:INTO ratio of 8:11. He should be able to move the ball with ease against the Redskins, who are 30th in the NFL in yards per play allowed, while the defense, which ranks fourth in Football Outsiders' efficiency ratings, can slow down Kirk Cousins and Co. enough to win the all-Maryland matchup. (Getty)

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