NFL Player Prop Bet Payday: Week 16

Unwrap these NFL betting gifts for Week 16.

With COVID once again impacting teams in a significant way and gutting teams in unimaginable numbers, it’s becoming difficult to find prop bets to go with because everything could change tomorrow – a lot of first-time starting QBs these days.

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The Njoku Is On You

Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku has talent but has never shown it consistently. His Over/Under is obscenely low (18.5 receiving yards at -116 Over, -111 Under). On the road against the Green Bay Packers, where they will likely be behind, it wouldn’t shock anyone to see the Browns pass 35 times or more. If two of them end up in Njoku’s hands, he hits the Over. Take the Over (-116).

Captain Kirk

Since DeAndre Hopkins have been on the shelf, both Christian Kirk and A.J. Green have been asked to step up their games, Kirk has a modest Over/Under (58.5 receiving yards at -114 for both). Indianapolis Colts CB Xavier Rhodes ends up on a lot of highlight films – chasing down somebody who burned him for 40 yards. Kirk will have one of those catches. It’s getting the other 19 that will have you waiting to go the pay window. Take the Over (-114).

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Beg, Burrow or Steal

We get it that the Baltimore Ravens are allergic to going to overtime and would prefer to lose in regulation. That works for me since I’m not a huge of the Over/Under for Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (269.5 yards at -114 for both). The Ravens’ badly depleted secondary is still find ways to send games potentially to overtime, because they don’t allow huge numbers. If Joe Mixon gets 20 carries, this number becomes extremely difficult to hit. Take the Under (-114).

Staff Infection

The Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford is no strangers to the Minnesota Vikings. He has a very robust Over/Under number he has to back up (281.5 passing yards at -114 for both). He’s more than capable of doing that, but, in his last 10 games against the Vikings, he has only done it twice. The Rams are a much different team, but a lot of things have to go right to hit a number like that against a team that could be imploded if it doesn’t make the playoffs. He will need to throw 35 or more times to hit this number. I just don’t think he will need to throw that often in this game. Take the Under (-114).

Silence of the Lamb?

Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb is being given a pedestrian Over/Under against Washington (64.5 receiving yards at -114 for both). He has become the “screen guy” who catches the ball at the line of scrimmage, but he’s also the guy who can take it to the house any time he gets his hands on the ball. I like to bet on those guys. Take the Over (-114).

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NFL Player Prop Bet Payday: Week 3

A five-pack of NFL player prop bets for Week 3.

We’re starting to get a feel for how teams are shaking out in the 2021 edition of the NFL. Injuries at key positions and early success or failure are making prop bets a proposition that gets more qualified over time.

These are five prop bets that you can take to the pay window with confidence, because they make too much sense.

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There’s Something About Terry

There aren’t a lot of people who think the Washington Football Team Without a Name is going to slap down the Buffalo Bills in their house. When it comes to a bet on wide receiver Terry McLaurin, those setting the odds know what they’re doing. Washington is likely to be behind in for much, if not all, of this game. His reception Over/Under (5.5 receptions at -164 Over, +125 Under) is begging to bet the Under. Typically, I don’t like giving up that much to win less. That said, Take the Over.

Chief of Staff

There is a belief that the Bucs-Rams game is going to be shootout. As such Matthew Stafford’s passing yardage Over/Under is markedly high (310.5 yards at -114 Over, -114 Under). That’s the kind of number you expect to see from a team winning by 14 or losing by 14. The Rams aren’t in either category against Tampa Bay. This is going to be treated like a playoff game because a rematch is likely in January. Both teams are going to play it tight to the vest, and it should be noted that defensive players get played, too – and the Bucs have enough of them. Take the Under.

In the Nick of Time

Let’s see if we have this right. Jarvis Landry is out. OBJ is a hopeful question mark. And Nick Chubb has a modest rushing number against Chicago at home (73.5 yards at -114 Over, -114 Under). The Browns are going to count on its run game to win, and 20 carries should be the minimum expected from Chubb in this one. The game is done at 3:45, and Chubb has 20-plus carries. Take the Over.

Headley Lamar

The Baltimore Ravens get the Detroit Lions this week and quarterback Lamar Jackson has a fat rushing number (75.5 yards at -114 Over and -114 Under). There are legitimate running backs that have that number. By all accounts, the Ravens should dominate the Lions, who don’t have the pass rushers to force Jackson to bail out of the pocket and do his magic. Against this opponent, he should be able to hand the ball off to others (and throw it) without being expected to be the primary rusher. Take the Under.

Curious George

The Packers defense has had its share of issues getting off the field, especially against offenses trying to move the chains. George Kittle should be expected to catch eight passes. Will that be expected to hit his number (60.5 yards at -115 Over, -112 Under)? I’ll jump on board. Take the Over.

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