Ravens vs. Titans (London): Week 6 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Lamar Jackson, Mark Andrews, Zay Flowers, Derrick Henry, DeAndre Hopkins

Welcome to our Ravens vs. Titans fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em matchups analysis article for Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season.

Read our matchups analysis, player breakdowns, and lineup recommendations for the matchup and set those winning lineups. Good luck RotoBallers!

Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans (London)

Spread: Ravens -4.0
Implied Total: Ravens (23) vs. Titans (19)
Pace: Ravens (19th) vs. Titans (31st)
Ravens Off. DVOA: 14.3% Pass (17th), 17.5% Rush (2nd)
Titans Off. DVOA: 2.8% Pass (20th), -9.2% Rush (18th)
Ravens Def. DVOA: -15.2% Pass (4th), -22.6% Rush (6th)
Titans Def. DVOA: 20.7% Pass (27th), -21.0% Rush (8th)

Matchups We Love

Lamar Jackson (QB, BAL)

It's fair to wonder about the impact that traveling to London is having on teams. The NFL elected to allow the Jaguars to remain there for a second game, which seemed to provide a significant advantage. In the first game, Atlanta scored just seven points, which is 9.6 fewer than their season average, and last week the Bills scored 20, which is 11.8 points fewer than their season average. This week, it'll be the Ravens and Titans who square off, neither of whom is putting up many points as reflected by the lower over/under. That said, there are still some key starters for fantasy.

It was a disappointing day for Jackson in Week 5, who committed multiple turnovers late in the game that proved costly. However, much of the blame goes to his receiving options, who are now sixth in the NFL in dropped passes. It caused a ripple effect because the mistakes on third-down ended drives and cost them the opportunity to score points. Tennessee is a great matchup for the passing attack, so he remains an elite signal-caller despite struggling against the Steelers.

Zay Flowers (WR, BAL)

The offense is becoming increasingly concentrated, which is great news for Flowers. We know Mark Andrews will get his but Flowers is far and away ahead of everyone else in the receiving corps. Additionally, he saw downfield targets in addition to his shorter catches, averaging 14.6 yards per reception. He jumps into the top 24 given the plus-matchup and his stranglehold on the No. 1 wide receiver role.

Mark Andrews (TE, BAL)

Jackson only completed 22 passes, so it's hard for anyone to rack up receptions. Andrews still went six-for-65, which is more than most players will give you at the tight end position.

Matchups We Hate

Ravens RBs

Aside from Zack Moss breaking the mold against the Titans, it's been a difficult spot for running backs. You'd expect the Ravens to be leading and pounding the rock more because of it, but we thought that last week, too.

There was also a shift in the backfield in favor of Justice Hill last week, who played nine more snaps than Gus Edwards. Moreover, he's their clear receiving back, hauling in all four of his targets as the only tailback to be targeted. Not to mention he scored their only touchdown. It's still a timeshare, but Hill now becomes the preferred back as a flex option. We could see the debut of rookie Keaton Mitchell as well.

Other Matchups

Derrick Henry (RB, TEN)

Tyjae Spears has become a thorn in the side of Henry. He played more snaps and totaled more yards. Neither was overly productive because of the split, but finishing third in targets is a promising sign for the rookie considering they're likely to be airing it out against the Ravens.

Henry's still a lock for 15-plus touches, but that number used to be a lot higher, removing some of the guaranteed volume we're accustomed to. Baltimore's run defense is stout, pushing Henry outside the top 12.

DeAndre Hopkins (WR, TEN)

Hopkins spent Weeks 2 through Week 5 dealing with an ankle injury that limited his involvement and production. In Week 1 and Week 5, he earned 10-plus targets with seven or more receptions. He needs that level of work to sustain his production because he's not as explosive as he once was.

However, last week he got open down the field and went over 100 receiving yards. He's in a similar spot to Adam Thielen. The leader of a lackluster group on a bad offense that can get you there on volume, especially with Treylon Burks out again. The biggest difference for Hopkins is zero touchdowns this season. It's a tougher matchup, but he's still in the top 36.

Chigoziem Okonkwo (TE, TEN)

With Burks out and no one else to step up behind Hopkins, Okonkwo had nine targets. He caught five passes for 33 yards, but he could be a sneaky streaming option if you're stuck at tight end.

Notable Injuries

Treylon Burks (knee)

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