Ravens Finally Starting to Feel Impact of J.K. Dobbins' Injury

J.K. Dobbins is done for the season with a torn ACL, and the Baltimore Ravens are finally starting to feel the impact of losing the second-year running back.

Baltimore, who was tied at +700 odds with the Cleveland Browns on WynnBET to win the AFC this season, has now fallen behind Cleveland to +850 following the Dobbins injury. The Ravens are still fourth in the odds to win the AFC, but it hurts to fall behind a division rival. 

However, the AFC North odds have not changed for Baltimore, as it is still the +125 favorite. 

AFC North Odds After J.K. Dobbins Injury

• Baltimore Ravens: +125
• Cleveland Browns: +140
• Pittsburgh Steelers: +400
• Cincinnati Bengals: +2000

During the 2020 season, Dobbins became the first rookie in NFL history to rush for over 800 yards, nine touchdowns and average over six yards per carry during a season.

His absence will force the Ravens to turn to Gus Edwards, Justice Hill and Ty’Son Williams in the backfield, and none of those options possess the upside that Dobbins has. 

A lot more will fall on the plate of Lamar Jackson (+1500 to win his second MVP award), and the Ravens need Rashod Bateman, Sammy Watkins, Marquise Brown and Mark Andrews to help lead a passing game that took a step back in 2020. 

With Brown and Bateman already banged up this offseason, the Ravens seem to be hanging by a thread on offense. Jackson’s upside is too much to completely overlook Baltimore, but don’t be surprised if its odds continue to drop if they get out to a slow start this season.

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