The second game of Saturday’s NFL Wild Card Weekend slate features an AFC North rivalry, as the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers face off for the third time this season. As we focus on today’s action, who are our experts going with as anytime touchdown scorers? We’ll discuss their NFL expert picks as we dive into our Ravens-Steelers anytime touchdown scorer bets. If you need help finding sharp bets on your own, check out our guide to betting on NFL anytime touchdown scorers!
Ravens-Steelers Anytime Touchdown Scorer Bet for Wild Card Weekend
Picks by Danny Burke
Surprisingly, Lamar Jackson has only rushed for four touchdowns this season. It feels underwhelming given how often he runs the ball, but when you factor in the presence of future Hall of Fame running back Derrick Henry, it’s easy to see why Jackson’s end zone presence has been limited.
Still, this matchup presents a great spot for Jackson to find the end zone. Facing the Steelers for the third time this season is no easy task. Pittsburgh’s defense is tough up front, allowing just 4.1 yards per carry and fewer than one rushing touchdown per game. Their ability to stop the run means Baltimore will need to get creative near the goal line.
Everyone knows Henry is the primary threat in short-yardage situations, and while feeding him at the goal line will remain the Ravens’ go-to strategy, there will be moments when Pittsburgh sells out to stop him. That’s where Jackson comes in. Those read-option plays could allow him to keep the ball and take it in himself.
Plus, in high-stakes postseason games, star players like Jackson tend to step up and take control of the offense. In this environment, Jackson is more likely to scramble and make plays with his legs — particularly in the red zone.
Lastly, the odds on Jackson to score a touchdown are too good to pass up. He’s one of the best athletes in the league and won’t hesitate to put his body on the line to make a play. In a game where every point matters, I expect Jackson to take full advantage of his opportunities to cross the plane.
Best Sunday Night Football Anytime Touchdown Scorer: Lamar Jackson (+240) at FanDuel
