Below are some props that you should keep your eye on as you head into Week 1.
All props are coming from DraftKings sportsbook lines and be sure to keep checking back throughout the weekend as props are added over the course of the 48 hours prior to the game.
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Detroit Players to score + Detroit to Win
This is an error on DraftKings part in that they still have Kenny Golladay included in this prop. The value in this prop is one of the better values that you will get all season. This bet combines that the player you select will score a touchdown and that the Lions will win. The Lions are 2.5 point favorites, so incredible value with this play due to Golladay still being in the projections.
Marvin Jones 9/1
T.J. Hockenson 11/1
D’Andre Swift 20/1
Kerryon Johnson 14/1
Danny Amendola 16/1
This is also an easy hedge with live betting if one of your players that you picked in this game scores a touchdown.
Lamar Jackson Over 219.5 Passing Yards-
Jackson threw for 247 and 238 yards last season against Cleveland the second of which was a 16 point victory for Baltimore. Expect the Ravens to come out and become more of a complete team with Jackson throwing the ball more this season against a Cleveland secondary that is already injured with Greedy Williams questionable and Grant Delpit out for the year with an Achilles injury.
Sam Darnold Under 224.5 Passing Yards-
Footballguys has Darnold projected for just 190 yards as the Jets take on the vaunted Bills defense led by Tre’Davious White. Darnold threw for under 200 yards in each of their two games last season and with the team losing Robby Anderson in the offseason and Denzel Mims out for this game leaves the Jets with very little options at the wide receiver position. Expect this one to decrease as we get closer to game time.
Josh Jacobs Over 78.5 Rushing Yards-
Footballguys has Josh Jacobs projected for 100.5 yards which is the most of any running back this week and for good reason. Carolina’s rushing defense struggled mightily last season and their long-time captain Luke Kuechly retired this offseason leaving a big hole in the middle of the defense. The Raiders have the highest ranked offensive line according to Footballguys Matt Bitonti and in game in which the Raiders won last season, Jacobs averaged 98.3 yards going over 78.5 yards in five of six games.
Odell Beckham Jr Over 4.5 receptions +110-
All off-season we heard from the Browns how they expect bigger things from Beckham this season as he is no longer dealing with the core muscle injury he suffered last season and him and Baker Mayfield should have additional chemistry heading into this game. With the Browns expected to fall behind in this game, expect Beckham to have a big impact in this game as Jarvis Landry is still dealing with a hip injury. Beckham was shut down by the Ravens last season, but at + money, expect Kevin Stefanski to get more creative in getting his star receiver the ball this week.
Mark Andrews Over 3.5 Receptions -120-
The Browns struggled to contain tight ends last season allowing the 9th most fantasy points to opposing tight ends and Joe Schobert is a significant loss to this team as he was their top pass defending linebacker. Andrews went over 3.5 last year in both games against Cleveland and Cleveland does not have a linebacker to cover Andrews and will likely rely on Andrew Sendejo who is severely outsized compared to Andrews. Expect the Ravens to dominate this game and if you are on a site that can parlay props, it is a great parlay with Lamar Jackson over 219.5.
Alan Lazard more receiving yards than Justin Jefferson -105-
The reports out of Minnesota have largely been mixed on Justin Jefferson and it seems as if he will take some time to become involved in this offense. Complicating matters is that he will likely see a lot of Chandon Sullivan who while he has only played limited time has been great out of the slot for Green Bay. Meanwhile Lazard will see a lot of Mike Hughes who was one of the worst slot corners in the NFL last year in terms of targets and fantasy points allowed.
