It’s another edition of brother versus brother when the John Harbaugh-coached Baltimore Ravens (7-4) travel west to face the Jim Harbaugh-led Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) for the Week 12 edition of Monday Night Football.
The Ravens had been on a tear this season, but the squad is only 2-2 in its past four games. Both losses have been to AFC North opponents as the Cleveland Browns upset Baltimore last month, and then the Pittsburgh Steelers earned a victory over the team last week.
Los Angeles is attempting to make the AFC West a competitive race. The Kansas City Chiefs are in front of this division with a two-game lead, and the Chargers need help to unseat their divisional leaders.
Which team will win to further cement its claim to a playoff spot this season? We’ll cover that and our favorite player prop bets for the Monday Night Football game below.
Live player props data coming soon for Lamar Jackson.
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson UNDER 237.5 Passing Yards
The NFL MVP conversation has again shifted toward Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson. Through the air, the Ravens signal-caller has completed 67 percent of his passes for 2,876 yards and 25 touchdowns against only three interceptions.
He’s also run for 584 yards on 95 carries, giving the Baltimore quarterback another solid campaign. While he’ll be called upon to complete big throws on Monday Night, there’s a very good chance his running game is up to the challenge against the Chargers, keeping the Ravens from relying on his arm for yards. Take the under on this player prop bet.
Live player props data coming soon for J.K. Dobbins.
Los Angeles Chargers RB J.K. Dobbins OVER 14.5 Receiving Yards
Most people will point to Baltimore as having the best running back for this Monday Night Football matchup. Bettors should not sleep on J.K. Dobbins, however; the Los Angeles Chargers running back has 726 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on the ground this season.
He’s been targeted through the air sparingly this season, catching 25 of his 29 targets for 115 yards on the year. His best games have come against stronger defenses, so expect the running back to finish with at least 15 yards for the fourth time in 2024.
Live player props data coming soon for Derrick Henry.
Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry OVER 84.5 Rushing Yards
Baltimore has been among the league’s best at running the football over the past two seasons, and adding Derrick Henry to that mix only boosted their proficiency at it. Henry currently has 1,185 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns this season.
The Chargers are 10th in the league against the run, allowing only 110.5 yards per contest. Expect Henry and the Ravens to change that as the running back will eclipse the 84.5-yard mark tonight against Los Angeles.
Best Bet: Chargers (+3)
This is a matchup of two AFC Championship game contenders for sure. The Chargers are new to the race after Jim Harbaugh left Michigan for his second chance at a Super Bowl championship this offseason.
Baltimore has been in the race for much of the past 15 years under the elder Harbaugh. And heading into this contest, John’s team has won every matchup. Expect the Chargers to change that and earn a victory on Monday night.
