Looking forward to the 2020 NFL season, it’s time to start breaking down how individual players will do statistically. Today we focus on Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers’ projected passing numbers and how they match up against future odds at BetMGM sportsbook.
Philip Rivers’ stats history
Rivers is one of the most consistently productive passers in the NFL. He hasn’t missed a start since he took the reins in 2006. He has had at least 4,200 passing yards in all but one season since 2009 and has had fewer than 4,300 only three times in those 11 seasons. He now will play his first season with the Colts after 16 with the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers.
Many will say his play has diminished, as threw 20 interceptions in 2019 and for only 23 touchdown passes, his lowest total since 2007.
That said, playing for coaches he knows – as some on the Indy staff used to coach for the Chargers – there is no reason to believe he will significantly decline in his production, especially considering his durability.
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Philip Rivers’ projected stats and odds
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday, April 18 at 12:25 a.m. E.T.
Passing Yards: 4,199.5 / OVER: -110 / UNDER: -110
At the time of this publishing, there is no line for Rivers’ total touchdown passes, so this is a very easy bet to make. Take the OVER and run with it without looking back. Colts QB Andrew Luck, who retired in the offseason, threw for more than 4,500 passing yards in 2018 with Frank Reich as head coach. Rivers is significantly better than Jacoby Brissett, who started 15 games in 2019. Rivers passing for at least 4,200 yards is all but a lock in 2020.
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