Read the three best bets for Baltimore Ravens vs. Miami Dolphins on Thursday Night Football in NFL Week 9, as two-time MVP Lamar Jackson returns from injury
Baltimore averaged 14.3 points per game in three games without Lamar Jackson(Image: Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
NFL Week 9 kicks off on Thursday night with an intriguing matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson returns to the field for the first time since Week 4, as the two-time MVP looks to resurrect a Ravens (2-5) season that has been classed as a disaster up to this point.
The Dolphins (2-6) are coming off the shock result of Week 8, beating the Atlanta Falcons 34-10 to ease the pressure on head coach Mike McDaniel and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
With storylines aplenty heading into Thursday night, let’s make our three best bets for the game.
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In Jackson’s absence, the Ravens have turned to their future Hall of Fame running back to spearhead the rushing attack.
In three full games without Jackson, Henry logged 15, 24, and 21 rush attempts. His volume heavily relies on game script and matchup, which should be in Baltimore’s favor on Thursday night.
If the Ravens have a lead in the second half, Henry should see plenty of carries to kill the clock.
If not, they’re still going up against one of the worst run defenses in the NFL in Miami, and Jackson likely won’t want to be scrambling all over the place as he nurses back from a hamstring injury.
Derrick Henry scored his 111th career rushing TD last week, passing Walter Payton for 5th-most all time(Image: Getty Images)Malik Washington Over 3.5 Receptions (-131)
Washington has been a reliable contributor in Miami’s struggling offense this season. The second-year wide receiver, who saw action in the running game early this year, has caught four or more passes in each of his last four games.
Washington and De’Von Achane serve as Tagovailoa’s primary checkdown options, which the Dolphins QB may utilize plenty on Thursday night. If Miami falls behind, dumping it off to the speedy Washington could be one of their best chances to move the ball downfield.
Mark Andrews Anytime Touchdown (+180)
Andrews is past his peak, but the veteran tight end can still be a major factor in the Ravens offense with his star QB returning.
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Since Jackson became Baltimore’s starting QB in 2018 Week 10, Andrews ranks ninth in the NFL with 51 receiving touchdowns. Lamar trusts his tight end more than anyone in the red zone, and +180 is good value for that connection to be rekindled on Thursday night.
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