NFL PrizePicks: Ravens vs. Bengals Player Predictions for Thursday Night Football
It seems like for each of these primetime games we either get a wonderful matchup or an absolute stinker. Tonight matches the pattern as the Thursday Night Football Game features a divisional showdown between the Ravens vs. Bengals. Cincinnati is without Tee Higgins tonight which opens up some great opportunities for NFL PrizePicks DFS Pick’em predictions, especially in the passing game.
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PrizePicks Plays: Bears vs. Panthers
- Trenton Irwin – More Than 34.5 Receiving Yards
- Tanner Hudson – More Than 2.5 Receptions
- Keaton Mitchell – More Than 8.5 Receiving Yards
Trenton Irwin – 34.5 Receiving Yards
Whenever the Bengals have been missing one of their big 3 wide receivers this season, Trenton Irwin is always ready to step in and fill the void. Last game he went for 54 receiving yards despite only receiving 4 targets, but he even had a game without Higgins earlier in the season where he produced 60 yards and 8 receptions on 10 targets. Tonight, he projects for more than 38 receiving yards in the RotoGrinders projections and could be relied on a bit extra as the Ravens’ defense has been very strong at taking away opposing teams’ number-one receivers this season.
Play: Irwin – More Than 34.5 Receiving Yards
Tanner Hudson – 2.5 Receptions
Even with Irv Smith Jr. healthy and back in the fold, Tanner Hudson has emerged as the top tight end for Joe Burrow. He only projects for 3 receptions in the RotoGrinders projections tonight but I think his ceiling is far, far higher. Although it was Irv Smith Jr. who fell into the end zone two weeks ago when Hudson returned, it’s clear Tanner Hudson has been the number one option at tight end in terms of snaps and targets. In the past two games, he has received 12 targets en route to 10 receptions and has made some spectacular catches in the process. I think Hudson will consistently get more involved as the season progresses now that he has returned, and I want to capitalize before sites like PrizePicks catch up.
Play: Hudson – More Than 2.5 Receptions
Keaton Mitchell – 8.5 Receiving Yards
Coach speak is heavily in Mitchell’s favor this week. He’s produced at a Devon Achane-like rate right now seemingly breaking off a long touchdown every single time he touches the ball. While I’d love to take the “More Than” side of his rushing yards, the NFL Fantasy Pick’em Tool on PrizePicks still suggests that’s a questionable play, so I’m going to pivot to his receiving yards prediction. Even if John Harbaugh lied to us and doesn’t utilize Mitchell here any more than he has been, the electric youngster could still break off a 10+ yard reception with a single target.