With six NFL teams on a bye and a shortage of competitive matchups this week, the risk may not be worth the reward betting on the traditional moneyline. However, with hundreds of NFL player props to choose from, bettors have options other than the spread, moneyline and total.
There is nothing wrong with putting money down on the traditional betting line for a game this week. But if these questionable matchups make you nervous, check out our list of the top 10 player props for the Sunday NFL slate.
Odds are from FanDuel unless otherwise stated.
Jaguars vs. Titans
Will Levis, O/U 211.5 Passing Yards at -113/-113
O/U 0.5 Interceptions at -130/+100 (odds via DraftKings)
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, O/U 36.5 Receiving Yards at -110/-120 (odds via BetMGM)
Anytime Touchdown Scorer at +230
Since getting back into the lineup for the Titans, Will Levis has been … not bad. His first game back (vs. the Chargers) was not spectacular: He was 18 of 23 for 175 yards and two touchdowns. But his past three passing-yardage totals have been 295, 278 and 212.
Against the league’s worst pass defense (talking about you, Jags), it would be surprising if he did not clear 211.5 yards this week. Take the OVER.
As for his interception total, yes, he has nine this season in nine games. He has been picked off twice in the four games since his return. But the Jaguars are one of the worst teams when it comes to forcing turnovers (eight, next to last in the league, three of them courtesy of Sam Darnold in one game).
Since the UNDER has even-money odds, take the UNDER.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine has not had a great season, but he has become one of Levis’ favorite targets of late. In the four games with Levis under center again, Westbrook-Ikhine has been targeted 22 times (over half of his season total).
He has only caught two or three in each game, but in the past three, he went over 36.5 yards (117, 48, 61). As for scoring, he has recorded four touchdowns in his past three games.
Take the OVER on his yardage total and YES on Anytime Touchdown Scorer.
Falcons vs. Vikings
Sam Darnold, O/U 249.5 Passing Yards at -113/-113
Atlanta’s defense held opponents to 231.7 passing yards per game over the past three games. However, that number benefited quite a bit from last week’s game vs. the Chargers. Los Angeles had only 131 passing yards, but that number is definitely the exception and not the rule for the Falcons’ defense.
Darnold has gone over 249.5 yards just twice in his past five games. However, we like his chances of having a solid day in the passing game against a questionable Atlanta defense.
Take the OVER.
Panthers vs. Eagles
Jalen Hurts, O/U 25.5 Pass Attempts at -108/-120
The Eagles’ offense has been all about Saquon Barkley running the ball with the occasional run by Hurts and enough passing to force defenses to respect the threat the passing game could have. Consequently, Hurts has attempted more than 25.5 passes in a game once in his past eight contests.
Take the UNDER.
Jets vs. Dolphins
De’Von Achane, O/U 89.5 Rushing and Receiving Yards at -113/-115
Achane is one of the more explosive backs in the NFL, but without Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback, he struggled. Tagovailoa has been back for a few weeks, and Achane’s production has improved, but the running back has gone over 93.5 total yards only once in his past three games and three times in six games since Tagovailoa’s return on Oct. 27.
The Jets are having all kinds of issues this season, but their defense has kept games from getting ugly. However, a running back has cleared 89.5 total yards against the Jets’ defense in two of the past four games.
Take the OVER.
Jonnu Smith, O/U 49.5 Receiving Yards at -113/-113
O/U 4.5 Receptions at +100/-135 (odds via BetMGM)
The Jets’ defense has been stingy, with tight ends averaging 4.5 receptions and 42.7 receiving yards, but Smith has been on fire the past three weeks. Tagovailoa targeted him 30 times across all three and he caught 25 (with a low of six while averaging a hair over 100 yards.
Take the OVER for both.
Browns vs. Steelers
Jameis Winston, O/U 8.5 Rushing Yards at -120/-110 (odds via BetMGM)
Winston does not take off running often, nor does he go far. He has had 19 rushes this season for 57 yards. However, he did have one game where he carried the ball five times for 27 yards (vs. the Chargers), and last week, vs. the Broncos, he had three carries for 11 yards.
However, the Steelers’ defense has been stingy against mobile quarterbacks, giving up 123 yards on 27 attempts. If Winston does run, he will not get far.
Take the UNDER.
