Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens: Same-game parlay for Thursday Night Football (2024)

The AFC North has been far and away the best division in the NFL. Every single team in the division is above .500. No other division has more than two. If the playoffs were to start today, three teams from the AFC North would make it and the fourth-place team, the Cincinnati Bengals, would be the first team out.

This Thursday, Week 11 of the NFL season kicks off with a game between the Bengals, and the AFC North leaders, the Baltimore Ravens. Both teams boast some of the hottest offenses in the NFL, but that doesn't mean this is going to be a shoot out. This will be close, and if you're looking to add a little more spice to your TNF viewing experience, here is a same game parlay we like for Thursday night.

Bengals-Ravens Same Game Parlay Bet for Thursday Night Football Week 11

Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews OVER 55.5 receiving yards (-115)

This is the most obvious hit of the century. Not only is Andrews averaging 58 yards per game on the season, he's also doing so while the Ravens are blowing people out. This is a game that should be very tight from the get-go.

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The Bengals have been susceptible to big days from opposing tight ends lately as well. In each of their last three games, the starting tight ends for their opponents shot past this figure, and Andrews is arguably the most talented receiver they will have faced during this stretch.

Andrews has reached 56 receiving yards in two of his last three games against the Bengals. The lone game he did not, he still earned eight targets. He will be the most targeted player for the Ravens in what should be the most pass-heavy game for Baltimore in some time.

Baltimore Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell longest rush OVER 13.5 yards (-115)

Rookie halfback Keaton Mitchell is far and away the most explosive back the Ravens have. The only question mark surrounding him is his volume. Will he get enough carries to break one loose for a big game? The answer this week should be a resounding "Yes!" First off, Mitchell has proven himself worthy of earning more carries. While Gus Edwards has been a solid goal-line back and has been very good in short yardage situations, his efficiency is not where the Ravens would like it to be. Mitchell is more likely to break big runs and is already more involved in passing situations than Edwards is. That means more snaps and more opportunities for Mitchell.

Furthermore, the Ravens could find themselves playing from behind in this game. If they need to pass more, Mitchell will likely see more snaps. On just 12 carries this season, Mitchell already has two runs of over 40 yards and another for 39. The Bengals defense ranks 28th in rush defense EPA/play. They tend to struggle against a good ground game. After all, Houston's Devin Singletary just racked up five rushes of more than ten yards against them last week. And the cherry on top? The Bengals will be without one of their best run-stoppers, defensive end Sam Hubbard. In fact, prior to the season, Hubbard led the NFL in run-stop win rate. His absence on the defensive line is a prime opportunity for Mitchell to break off a hefty gain or two.

Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase OVER 83.5 receiving yards (-115)

In his last two games without fellow star wideout Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase has put up 124 and 192 yards. Now, he gets a Ravens' defense that has done very well at limiting pass yards over the middle of the field, but has faced some issues on the outside. It's not tough to envision a situation where Burrow looks Chase's way several times throughout the game.

Chase did not fare particularly well in the Bengals' first game against Baltimore this year, posting just five receptions for 31 yards. That said, Week 2 was a massive game for Tee Higgins, who won't be there this time around. Against a daunting division rival, do you think Burrow will look to Tyler Boyd and Trenton Irwin in key situations? No. He'll look to the man he trusts most. Chase will be fed.

Other bets to consider:

Cincinnati Bengals WR Trenton Irwin OVER 34.5 receiving yards (-115)

Much like Chase, Irwin has feasted when Tee Higgins does not play. Fourteen of his 17 targets this year have come in the two games that Higgins has missed. He has gone over 50 yards in each of those games as well. That said, Irwin did only receive four targets and two receptions during last week's game against Houston. Irwin needed a long touchdown pass to reach the half-century mark.

Cincinnati Bengals TE Irv Smith Jr. UNDER 12.5 receiving yards (-118)

When push comes to shove, Joe Burrow doesn't really look to his tight ends that often. The Ravens have been particularly good at limiting tight ends as well. Yes, they allowed over 65 yards to opposing tight ends in two of the last three weeks, but they also have six games under their belts holding opposing tight ends to under 30 yards.

Fellow Bengal tight end Drew Sample has earned as many or more targets in each of the last two games, and Sample's snap share has been higher than Smith's in both games as well.

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