Nfl Player Prop Bets Week 2
Pro football finally makes its way to Las Vegas so what better place to start than the betting capital of the world.
New Orleans Saints vs. Las Vegas Raiders – 8:15 pm Monday September 21
Yardbarker's Ryan Fowler runs down the top NFL player prop bets for Week 2 and beyond. All prop bets provided by BetOnline.ag and current as of 9/13/19. For up-to-date prop lines, visit BetOnline.ag. Thursday Night Football’s Week 2 game is an all-Ohio matchup between the Bengals and Browns. We got shut out on Opening Night, missing on all three bets, and enter this week down 2.5 units. Read below for our best bets as we attempt to bounce back on TNF. It’s an all-Ohio showdown to kick off Week 2 of the NFL season, as the Cincinnati.
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After playing a limited role in Week 1, bookmakers seem to believe Ezekiel Elliott will see a much larger workload in Week 2. Currently, his carry total player prop comes in at +18 -150. The Week 2 Monday Night Football matchup between the New Orleans Saints and Las Vegas Raiders will be the first time that we see the NFL in Sin City, so it only makes sense to throw a couple of wagers down.You know, in the spirit of being in the home of American sports betting. In this article, I will identify the best player props from the Raiders-Saints matchup on Monday night. The 2020 NFL props season opened up in strong fashion — going 2 for 3 after Kirk Cousins just tripped over his passing yardage prop. The NFL boasts favorable spots for the offense on Sunday. Here are my best NFL player props for Week 2 at online sportsbooks. Make sure to check out our Weekend Betting Guide and some NFL betting tips before diving into all of the online sportsbooks.
Any Touchdown Scored – Latavius Murray +210
Vegas baby! Vegas! All eyes will be on the primetime bright lights for this week’s Monday Nighter and there is no brighter place on the planet then Las Vegas for the Raiders Sin City debut.
Despite signing all-world running back Alvin Kamara at the 11th hour before Week 1, the Saints seem content spreading the ground game around. Latavius Murray actually out-rushed Kamara in New Orleans’ season-opening win over Brady’s Buccaneers. Murray rushed 15 times for 48 yards while the $75 million dollar man ran for 16 yards on 12 attempts. Kamara was much more involved in the passing game, catching five balls including a touchdown pass while Murray did not make a reception.
Murray’s former team allowed 129 rushing yards in Week 1, albeit to Christian McCaffrey, Teddy Bridgewater and the Carolina Panthers. Pre Las Vegas, the Raiders were in the bottom half of the league in rushing touchdowns allowed in 2019.
You can bet Murray will be jacked to face the team that drafted him back in 2013. While he may lose goal-line carries to Kamara the former Raider did have five scores last year and has a career-long run of 90 yards.
Michael Thomas, who set the NFL record with 149 catches last year while putting up an insane 1,725 receiving yards is listed as doubtful on the injury report. Even though there have been reports of Thomas feeling “fantastic” in practice this week it was initially reported the star wideout would miss several weeks with a high ankle sprain. If he does somehow suit up, Thomas will undoubtedly be limited giving the Saints another reason to keep the ball on the ground.
Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 1:00 pm – Sunday September 20
Tom Brady – Over 276.5 passing yards (-110)
After a subpar Week 1 everyone is wondering if this is the year Tom Brady falls off or if he can do it without Bill Belichick. Both, fair thoughts following a two-interception performance where Brady was sacked three times against the Saints. Keep in mind New Orleans boasts a solid defense that finished third in the league with 51 sacks and in the top half of the NFL in interceptions last year. Carolina is no New Orleans.
The Panthers have just one interception in their past 6 games and only seven sacks in their past five. Brady should have ample time to sit back in the pocket and test out some of his brand-new toys against a below-average Carolina pass rush.
One of those shiny new receivers may not suit up Sunday. Chris Godwin returned to practice Friday but is listed as doubtful while in the concussion protocol. Justin Watson could start in the slot should Godwin and his 1,333 yards from a season ago not be able to see the field.
Even without Godwin, Brady has plenty of weapons at his disposal including Mike Evans. The deep-threat receiver will be looking to bounce back after a one catch, 2-yard performance last week. Granted his late catch pleased fantasy owners (yours truly included) being a touchdown. A breakout game against a team he averaged almost 80 yards per game last year seems likely. Evans is the outright favorite at (-105) to reach the endzone in this one.
Don’t forget, Brady has been written off before following a substandard season opener. In 2017 Brady was battered by the Chiefs in a brutal 42-27 loss where his quarterback rating was just 70. Like in his Bucs debut Brady was sacked three times in that game. A week later, ironically against the Saints, Brady dropped 447 yards passing.
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. LA Chargers – Patrick Mahomes O/U 283.5 passing yards (-110)
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Atlanta Falcons vs. Dallas Cowboys – Ezekiel Elliott O/U 87.5 rushing yards (-110)
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers – Davante Adams O/U 92.5 receiving yards (-110)
Carolina Panthers vs. Seattle Seahawks – Cam Newton – O/U 37.5 rushing yards (-110)
For these and all your Week 2 player props make sure you go to FanDuel for all the latest odds. May all your picks be winners.
Entering Week 2 of the 2020 season, there’s a little more clarity on what to expect moving forward in the NFL. There’s due to be some regression and breakouts in the second week, though, now that teams have what could be looked at as a glorified preseason game under their belts.
SportsGrid’s player prop betting model has highlighted some potential value bets for Week 2, so without any further ado…
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott
After an average performance in Week 1 against the Rams, Dak Prescott, and the Cowboys get a matchup that is just what the doctor ordered to get their offense going: a home game against the Atlanta Falcons. FanDuel has Prescott’s over/under for passing yards at 296.50, but SportsGrid’s model projects him for 320.56.
Atlanta struggled in pass defense in Week 1, with Russell Wilson going 31 for 35 for 322 yards and four touchdowns. The Falcons’ offense enabled the Seahawks to keep throwing, as Matt Ryan kept the pressure on Seattle by throwing for 450 yards with three wide receivers, each gaining over 100 yards. It’s reasonable to expect a similar kind of shootout involving the Falcons in Week 2.
With a game under their belt this season and three extremely talented receivers at his disposal, it’s fair to expect Prescott will come out slinging on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.
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The Pick: Dak Over 296.5 Passing Yards
Eagles RB Miles Sanders
The Eagles played it safe with Miles Sanders in Week 1, and their inability to run the ball proved costly. Philadelphia decided to sit Sanders to preserve him for the long haul, but chances there will be a long haul will decrease if the Eagles start 0-2.
Sanders’ prop on FanDuel for combined rushing and receiving yards in 76.50, but the SportsGrid model projects him at 97.53.
Last season, including the playoffs, Sanders had at least 15 touches in eight games and surpassed 76.50 total yards in seven of those. Cowboys running backs Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard were very effective against the Rams in Week 1. Elliott has 127 total yards, while Pollard gained 32 yards on four total touches.
The Eagles didn’t sit Sanders last week not to feed him, especially facing a potential two-game skid to start the season.
The Pick: Sanders Over 76.50 Total Yards
Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf
D.K. Metcalf’s over/under for receiving yards against the Patriots this week is 51.50 on FanDuel. SportsGrid’s model projects him at 64.19 yards, making him a strong play for Week 2.
Metcalf has gained at least 59 yards in each of his last four games, including two playoff games, averaging 98.75 yards per content with three touchdowns. There’s a reason for optimism that he’s going to break out in his second season in Seattle, and that could continue even against a stout Patriots defense.
In Week 1, Miami’s top receivers – Devante Parker and Preston Williams – each gained at least 40 yards but couldn’t crack 50. Expect a more competent offense to be more effective against New England, with Metcalf leading the way for Seattle.
The Pick: Metcalf Over 51.50 Receiving Yards
Titans WR Corey Davis
While Corey Davis has been a fantasy disappointment throughout his first two seasons in Tennessee, he has a golden opportunity to gain even more momentum in 2020 with a matchup against the Jaguars.
Davis’ over/under against the Jaguars this week is 50.50 receiving yards. SportsGrid has him projected for 60.31.
With A.J. Brown registering 39 receiving yards in the Titans’ Week 1 win in Denver, Davis stood out with 101. Brown will not play in Week 2 due to a knee injury, so Davis can further stand out.
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While Jacksonville did get the Week 1 upset over the Colts, Philip Rivers still threw for 363 yards. Davis is going to be the top option for Ryan Tannehill on the outside in a home matchup against Jacksonville, so Davis rightfully provides good value to hit the over.
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The Pick: Davis Over 50.50 Receiving Yards