Following a one-game suspension on Sunday, Ja’Marr Chase is back in action for Week 13. What better way for the superstar to make his return than a Thanksgiving showdown against the rival Ravens? On DraftKings Sportsbook, Chase has the fifth-lowest odds (-120) at scoring a touchdown for anyone playing on Thursday. However, the King of the End Zone promotion gives bettors another way to cash in on the wide receiver. If Chase scores the longest touchdown of the day, bettors will receive a bonus bet.
Let’s break down the promotion and assess whether or not Chase can record the longest touchdown of the day vs. Baltimore on Thanksgiving.
King of the End Zone — What You Need to Know
King of the End Zone Preview & Picks for Thursday, November 27
Players with shortest odds to score a TD:
- Derrick Henry (-230)
- Jahmyr Gibbs (-185)
- Javonte Williams (-160)
- Josh Jacobs (-130)
- Ja’Marr Chase (-120)
Ja’Marr Chase’s big play ability
In a league filled with athletic freaks, Chase stands out. The LSU alum combines height (6’0″) with breakaway speed, creating a nightmare for defensive backs. In addition, his role as top option in a (typically) potent Bengals offense lends itself to gaudy stat lines. Even with backup quarterback Joe Flacco, Ja’Marr has managed to deliver impressive numbers this season. Through ten games, he’s hauled in 79 catches for 861 yards and five touchdowns.
As previously mentioned, King of the End Zone isn’t just about scoring. It’ll take a massive play to earn the KOTEZ title on this loaded Thanksgiving slate. With that being said, Chase isn’t someone you should count out. Throughout his career, the 25-year-old has recorded 13 different touchdowns of 60 yards or more. That includes a career-high 82-yard score in 2021 against none other than the Ravens.
Cincinnati’s quarterback issues have made it difficult to fully trust Chase. However, Joe Burrow’s return from an early season toe injury comes at the perfect time. Expecting excellence out of the gate is ambitious, but certainly not impossible for this Pro Bowl duo. After all, the two combined for 1,708 yards and 17 touchdowns last year.
What separates Chase from most of his peers is opportunity. Unlike most deep threats, the wideout is typically fed a steady diet of targets in any game. After all, he garnered a league-leading 175 targets last season. Assuming that continues with Burrow back, Chase should have ample opportunity to break one open on Thursday.
Improving Ravens secondary?
Baltimore’s defense has been the subject of much ridicule, especially during the team’s 1-5 start. The Ravens have allowed 10.4 yards per completion to their opponents, tied for the ninth-worst mark in football. However, things have looked much better recently. Over the past three weeks, Baltimore is allowing the seventh-fewest passing yards per game (195).
Part of this newfound success on defense is due to the return of Lamar Jackson. With their quarterback healthy once again, the Ravens can now control time of possession by running the ball. With more rest, Baltimore’s once-lackluster secondary has shown major improvement as a result. Still, it’s worth mentioning that the team’s previous two contests came against the Jets and Browns. The Burrow-led Bengals will offer a significant step up in competition. In addition, star safety Kyle Hamilton (ankle) is questionable to play on Thursday.
Ja’Marr Chase to be King of the End Zone on Thursday 11/27/25? – Yes
Running backs dominate the slate when it comes to King of the End Zone odds. However, most of the top four listed above all face tough tests against solid run defenses. The one name that doesn’t, Derrick Henry, represents the biggest threat to Chase. However, the 31-year-old has seen his yards per carry decrease significantly this season. Expecting a 60+ yard run feels like wishful thinking for the veteran. Keeping that in mind, Chase offers the most KOTEZ value on Thanksgiving at -120 odds.
