Thursday evening, the Baltimore Ravens rediscovered momentum and gave a commanding performance on the road to upset the Miami Dolphins, rekindling their season and presenting new chances for daily fantasy aficionados.
Coming back from a hamstring injury, quarterback Lamar Jackson looked sharp and assured, completing 18 of 23 passes for 204 yards and four touchdown passes, resulting in a passer rating of 143.2. Further confirming his value to the team, running back Derrick Henry passed the 12,000-yard career threshold with 119 rushing yards on 19 carries.
On the opposite end, the Dolphins’ attack faltered, failing to turn three red-zone appearances into touchdowns and ultimately constrained to a pair of field goals. QB Tua Tagovailoa threw one interception and no touchdowns after finishing 25 of 40 passes for 261 yards. For DFS players, this contest opened a rich vein of opportunity. Strong predictions for an offensive eruption were shown in the Ravens being 7.5-point favorites, and the over/under for the game sat at about 50.5 to 51.5 points.
Given his comeback and potential, experts emphasized Jackson as an essential captain selection for Showdown formats. Because the Miami Dolphins were having problems stopping the run, Henry was also highlighted and rated as a top-value play. Despite the Dolphins’ more general offensive problems, running back De’Von Achane was seen as a potential value play given the matchup and his double-threat skills.
The Baltimore Ravens moved to 3-5 with the win, therefore reducing the gap in their bid for a postseason spot. Earlier in the season, however, the Ravens suffered a setback when Detroit’s defense mauled Lamar Jackson, Sacks Him 7 times in an upset victory. Although there are still concerns about consistency and defense to address, this match marked a turning point and a vivid reminder that the side is able to run at a top level when healthy and focused. For the Dolphins, the failure highlights a bigger trend of missed chances and structural problems. Despite moments of offensive brilliance in recent weeks, a lack of capitalisation in tense situations and defensive errors are drawing the team further off course.