Terrace Marshall
ATD +320 (FanDuel)
I’ve found my new favorite Panthers player. Marshall scored last week against the Bengals at +450 for us, and we’re going back to the well on Thursday night.
Marshall has been heavily featured over the Panthers’ last two games with P.J. Walker under center. He has 15 targets, four of which were in the red zone, along with a 90% snap rate.
The Falcons have already given up 12 touchdowns to opposing wide receivers this season, which is 31st in the NFL.
When these teams faced two weeks ago, Marshall dropped two balls in the end zone. I’m banking on him hanging onto at least one this time.
Marcus Mariota
ATD +275 (BetMGM)
The Panthers got destroyed by the run last week against the Bengals, so Mariota deserves strong consideration to score.
The Falcons’ starting QB has three rushing touchdowns on 13 red-zone carries this season, the latter of which ranks fifth among all quarterbacks this season.
Carolina ranks 26th in rushing yards allowed and has given up 12 rushing touchdowns this season, which ranks 29th in the NFL. The Falcons have the second-highest run rate in the league this season at 33.6 attempts per game.
This is a matchup that gives Mariota a great chance to find his way into the end zone.
