Thursday Night Football is back. Week 2 features an AFC North matchup between the Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) and Cleveland Browns (0-1). Both teams are looking to avoid the dreaded 0-2 start and need to come away with a win. To prepare you for this game, here are five team and player prop bets to make for Bengals-Browns on TNF.
5 Week 2 TNF props bets to make for Bengals at Browns
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET
Browns RB Nick Chubb OVER 8.5 receiving yards (-110)
When the Browns pass to a running back, typically, those targets go to Kareem Hunt; however, Chubb is a very capable receiver as he caught 36 passes for 278 yards last season.
In this contest, his receiving yardage total is set at 8.5, which feels far too low. If the Browns can keep this game close, Chubb will be on the field a ton. Look for him to see three or four targets in the passing game, which should allow him to easily hit the OVER 8.5 (-110).
Browns QB Baker Mayfield and Bengals QB Joe Burrow to each record a passing TD (-223)
If you are looking for a fun, easy bet for Thursday Night Football, consider betting on Mayfield and Burrow to each throw at least one touchdown. Each quarterback will be facing a lackluster secondary and both have a ton of talent at receiver.
Cleveland could be more likely to run the ball near the goal line, but expect Mayfield to get a few scores to boost his confidence back up after a shaky Week 1 loss.
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Browns WR Odell Beckham OVER 4.5 receptions (+100)
Beckham caught just three passes for 22 yards in Week 1 against one of the best secondaries in the NFL of the Baltimore Ravens.
In Week 2, he will face arguably the worst secondary in the league as the Bengals don’t have anyone on the roster to slow him down. Look for Cleveland to get the star receiver involved early and for him to easily hit five receptions, potentially before halftime.
Browns QB Baker Mayfield OVER 20.5 completions (+100)
Mayfield completed 21 of 39 passes against the tough Ravens defense. While he probably won’t throw as much in this contest, it does feel likely he will complete a higher percentage of his attempts. Look for Mayfield to hover around 22-23 completions as the Browns look to get their passing offense back on track.
Mayfield and Burrow to each throw for +300 yards (+1100)
If you are searching for a long-shot prop bet to hit, consider taking the two former No. 1 picks to each throw for 300 or more yards in this contest. Both sides have weak secondaries and a lot of playmakers in the passing game.
While this would require a bit of a shootout to happen, it’s certainly not impossible from either side. At +1100, this is a fun parlay bet to take on Thursday Night Football
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