9/22/22: Underdog Prop Bets

It is that time again! It is time to lock in our favorite prop bets for Week 3.

Today we sprinkle in a few for the Thursday Night game, and then we focus on the early slate at 1 PM, where many intriguing match-ups catch our attention. 

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DIONTAE JOHNSON- 5.5 Receptions at Cleveland: OVER

Diontae Johnson remains the focal point of the Steelers' passing game, while they can not run the ball consistently with a poor offensive line. Johnson feels like the safest prop bet for Thursday Night.

PAT FREIERMUTH- 37.5 Receiving Yards at Cleveland: OVER

Pat Freiermuth has an every-week role in the Steelers offense. Playing the amount of snap that Freiermuth is, the 37.5 receiving yards feels obtainable.

KAREEM HUNT- 16.5 Receiving Yards vs. Pittsburgh: OVER

Kareem Hunt remains the primary pass-catcher for the Browns out of the backfield. The Steelers' defense has been tough so far this season. I imagine the Browns will have to get Hunt more involved on Thursday Night as a pass-catcher. 

AMARI COOPER- 4 Receptions vs. Pittsburgh: OVER

Last week was a reminder of how important Amari Cooper is to the Cleveland Browns offense. Cooper is the alpha receiver by a wide margin for Cleveland.

JUJU SMITH-SCHUSTER- 53.5 Receiving Yards at Indianapolis: OVER

JuJu Smith-Schuster eclipsed this number easily in Week One. Last week he was oddly invisible. The chemistry between Mahomes and JuJu continues to develop. I'll lean into the over this week against a pitiful Colts team.

JAYLEN WADDLE- 77.5 Receiving Yards vs. Buffalo: OVER

If I am the Buffalo Bills, I am trying to take away the deep ball and Tyreek Hill. That should leave more opportunities in the intermediate passing game for Jaylen Waddle. In a game that shouldn't lack points, take the Over.

DARREN WALLER- 50.5 Receiving Yards at Tennessee: OVER

Darren Waller is an integral part of the Raiders' offense. Tennessee has looked atrocious so far in 2022. Take the Over.

JARED GOFF- 241.5 Passing Yards at Minnesota: OVER

I understand the hesitancy regarding Jared Goff, but I would be stunned if the Lions/Vikings game didn't turn into a shootout. The passing yards prop seems achievable. Take the over.

JUSTIN JEFFERSON- 7 Receptions vs. Detroit: OVER

Squeaky wheel game incoming. The Philadelphia Eagles and Darius Slay did a fantastic job taking Jefferson out of the game plan on Monday Night. Expect a big bounce-back performance.

RASHOD BATEMAN- 48.5 Receiving Yards at New England: OVER

Rashod Bateman looked more explosive last week than I remember. The Ravens will have to throw the ball in this one. Bateman should benefit.

JAKOBI MEYERS- 48.5 Receiving Yards vs. Baltimore: OVER

The Ravens will stuff the run game of the Patriots. Jakoby Meyers has been the most reliable receiver on the team. I believe Meyers is pelted with targets on Sunday--take the Over.

DAMEON PIERCE- 54.5 Rushing Yards at Chicago: OVER

This week is the Dameon Pierce breakout game. Pierce continues his ascension for more work in the Texans backfield.

BRANDIN COOKS- 59.5 Receiving Yards at Chicago: OVER

Brandin Cooks is essential in the Texans' passing game. A productive day is in the offering against the Bears on Sunday.

CHRIS OLAVE- 47.5 Receiving Yards at Carolina: OVER

Chris Olave had 334 air yards on Sunday--an outrageous stat. If Olave connects on a few big plays, he eases past this number. Take the Over.

GARRETT WILSON- 48.5 Receiving Yards at Cincinnati: OVER

Garrett Wilson looks like a star. The Jets will have to throw the ball a ton once again. Wilson should fly past this prop bet.