Media by Associated Press – Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) looks to pass the ball during the first half of a NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Finding the endzone isn’t as easy as it seems for top players. When teams center around keeping them away from paydirt, it isn’t easy for players to put points on the board.
But the great ones find a way. Here’s a look at some players who could do it in Week 5.
Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
The Steelers’ defense is banged up and has struggled against teams with lesser offenses. Having to contain Allen will be a major challenge.
Betting Allen to score a touchdown anytime is a good investment at +106. So far this season, Allen has carried the ball eight or more times in three of Buffalo’s four games.
During two of those games, Allen has scored a rushing touchdown. With Buffalo having a few wide receivers out due to injury, Allen may be inclined to run the ball more.
James Robinson, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Robinson, who is -112 to score anytime vs. the Houston Texans, has shown he can be effective in both the passing and running game for Jacksonville. So far this season, Robinson has found the endzone four times, three times on the ground and once through the air. What Jacksonville has shown is that it’s not afraid to feed Robinson the ball.
Robinson has carried the ball more than 17 times twice. He’s also caught at least one pass in three of the first four games.
Nick Chubb, RB, Cleveland Browns
Chubb, who is -175 to score against the Los Angeles Chargers, has been the NFL’s best running back so far this season. In three of the four games he’s played in so far, Chubb has gone over 100 yards.
In each game, Chubb has had a long run of over 20 yards or more. Other than the season opener, Chubb has scored at least one touchdown in each game.
While the Chargers run defense has improved since last season, Los Angeles still struggles to bottle up opposing running backs. With a team as dedicated to the run as the Browns are, that will make life hard on the Chargers to stop Chubb from getting into the endzone.
Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens
Jackson, who is +128 to score a touchdown, has been a major reason Baltimore has once again been in contention for the AFC North title. When it comes to Jackson running the ball this season, Jackson has shown he can sense when to take off for big plays.
In the past three games, Jackson has carried the ball nine or more times for 70 or more yards. He’s also scored two touchdowns on the ground in the past three games.
Jackson has averaged over eight yards per carry this season. With Cincinnati badly needing a win over a division rival, the Bengals may be pressing on defense.
Baltimore has been torturing opponents all season with its offense and will continue to do so Sunday night. Jackson will find a way to score at least once.
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