Joe Burrow is finally back, and no one should be more excited than his main man, Ja'Marr Chase.
That's why my Bengals vs. Ravens anytime touchdown picks put a huge focus on Cinci's top offensive weapon in this Thursday Night Football matchup taking place on Thanksgiving.
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Bengals anytime touchdown pick
Ja'Marr Chase anytime touchdown (-120 at bet365)
Black Friday deals are here, and I have a feeling this is the best price we're getting on a Ja'Marr Chase touchdown for the rest of the season.
The much-better Joe is taking the reins of this Bengals' offense back, and he offers an instant upgrade compared to old-man Flacco.
Chase is having a down year compared to last season's triple-crown performance, but Joe Burrow only playing 1.5 games is a major part of that. Spitting on opponents also cost him a game, but... that's another story.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThese two have been linking up for TDs since LSU, and they'll get right to business on TNF in Maryland.
The Baltimore Ravens' defense has been beaten up all year, and there's now a chance safety Kyle Hamilton could be out in Week 13. Even if he does go, I don't have much confidence in his ankle being 100% on the short week, and we know Burrow has no issues airing it out if need be.
Speaking of injuries, Tee Higgins is set to miss this division matchup due to a concussion, meaning the workload for Chase will only increase.
While you're stuffing your face with desserts following turkey dinner, the Bengals WR1 will be stuffing the statsheet — Ja'Marr Chase fantasy owners rejoice!
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRavens anytime touchdown pick
Derrick Henry first-half touchdown (+120 at bet365)
The Cincinnati Bengals' defense has been getting bullied all season long, especially in the trenches. The Bengals have surrendered the second-most rushing yards per game, and they're giving up 1.1 rushing TDs to RBs per game.
Now they have to somehow find a way to stop Derrick Henry... good luck with that!
Henry hasn't had his most dominating season thus far — not even close — but he still has nine scores in 11 outings. The -225 price tag on his anytime touchdown prop is too steep for me, but there are other ways we fade Cincinnati.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFour of Henry's nine TDs have come in the first 30 minutes this season, and with such an important game on tap, I expect the Ravens to establish the run game early. The +120 price is also much more digestible.
Lamar Jackson is limping through the season and poses little run threat these days, and if Justice Hill comes in and snipes this one on us, well, at least we can all be mad together.
Baltimore will look to Henry early, and he'll cash us out before the halftime Thanksgiving nap.
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