The NFL countdown is on! We have our first preseason action today, and it gives us all a taste of the NFL action we’ve been waiting for. Through August I’ll be releasing one NFL Futures bet a day. Some of these will be on your sports books like DraftKings or FanDuel. Others will be somewhere like Underdog Fantasy. Let’s get ready for the season by loading up on future bets! Here is the NFL futures bet for day twelve!
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One Futures Bet A Day For NFL Countdown: Who Will Lead The League for Most Rushing Touchdowns?
Derrick Henry leads league in rush TDs (+650 on DraftKings)
Today’s NFL Futures bet involves “King” Derrick Henry on his new team, the Baltimore Ravens. Henry is turning 30 and has more miles on his tires than any running back in the time he’s been in the NFL. He’s a freak athlete, though, and every time you think he’s going to enter an injury pattern, he proves you wrong. Therefore, an intriguing bet to me is Derrick Henry to lead the league in rushing touchdowns.
Who Is The Competition?
The current favorite to lead the league in rushing touchdowns is Christian McCaffrey at +600. However, as talented as McCaffrey is, I don’t think he will lead the league in rushing touchdowns. He’s very involved in the passing game, and they mix things up so much in San Francisco. CMC isn’t the likeliest candidate to lead the league in rushing touchdowns.
The other threat to Henry is Jonathan Taylor. Taylor has struggled with some injuries over the last two years. However, in 2021, he led the league in rushing touchdowns with 18. He’s a young running back, and with an offense that may be entering another level with both he and Richardson healthy, he may do it again. Although, Richardson could take some touchdowns from him.
Enter Derrick Henry. The same argument of Richardson stealing touchdowns from Taylor could be made for this Ravens team. Lamar Jackson could steal touchdowns from Henry. However, I think the Ravens brought Henry in to be a thumper. He is going to get most all of the red zone and goal line work and double-digit touchdowns should be a guarantee.
This will be the best offense he’s played in, and the Ravens love to run the ball. Todd Monken is going to have fun getting Henry involved, and I love taking him to lead the league in touchdowns.
Here Are The Previous Days’ NFL Futures Bets:
Mahomes To Throw 40+ Touchdowns
Jayden Daniels Rushing Touchdowns
AFC North Winner
Deebo and Jefferson Receiving Touchdowns
Cole Kmet Receiving Touchdowns
AFC Number 1 Seed
NFC Number 1 Seed
Anthony Richardson Touchdowns
Bears-Packers Series Bet
Aaron Rodgers Passing Touchdowns
CeeDee Lamb Joins 1750 Club?