NFL futures: Two Baltimore Ravens bets to make

Two future bets on the Baltimore Ravens

Derrick Henry to lead NFL in rushing touchdowns (+1000 FanDuel)

It's very possible that Baltimore brought in Derrick Henry to be the bruiser at the goal line, mixing in other running backs like Keaton Mitchell between the 20s before bringing in Henry to finish the job.

The Ravens are expected to be among the NFL's best once again as long as Lamar Jackson stays healthy, and one surefire way to make that latter point happen is by limiting Jackson's workload in the red zone.

Last season, Baltimore's running backs combined for 16 touchdowns on the ground, and the year before they tallied 13 as a group.

It's not inconceivable here that Henry finishes the season with 13-15 rushing touchdowns, which would have to have a good shot of being the most in the league.

Under 10.5 wins (+115 DraftKings)

That earlier point about Lamar Jackson staying healthy is always the question, but even if he does, we prefer taking the under on Baltimore's win total this season. That is very much built on just how grueling the AFC North should be.

Cincinnati should remind everyone quickly why they were one of the AFC's best for two seasons with Joe Burrow back in the fold, the Cleveland Browns are absolutely loaded and just need competent play from Deshaun Watson to make a run, and Pittsburgh is always in the mix.

That, plus some tough games this year against the Chiefs, Cowboys, Bills, Eagles and Texans should have Baltimore flirting with a 10-7 or 11-6 type of record. Give us the under.