With the Chicago Bears entering their bye week, let’s take a look at all the best predictions and odds from around the entire league.
You did it! You made it to the weekend! With the Bears having a bye this week, I’ll be breaking down some of my favorite picks from Sunday’s games for my predictions and best odds.
I will be looking at odds from MGM, FanDuel, ESPN Bet, DraftKings, and Fanatics to find the best odds at time of writing.
With a win percentage of 62.5% over 3 weeks, let’s see if we can build on that momentum with a look around the league.
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Woody Marks
With his first start in Week 4, Woody Marks was able to put up 119 scrimmage yards from scrimmage rushing and receiving. Look for more of the same versus the Baltimore Ravens this weekend.
The Ravens are allowing the 5th most rushing yards and 5th most receiving yards to halfbacks this season. With the 2 biggest leaders on defense missing in Roquan Smith and Marlon Humphrey, I fully expect a big day for Marks. Look for the Texans to get Marks involved early on the ground and through the air.
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Rachaad White
As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to Seattle, they do so without another key piece on their offense. Mike Evans remains sidelined with Bucky Irving joining him after injuring his ankle last week.
Hello Rachaad White. One could argue on who should be the starter on the Bucs squad as both these backs provide a multitude of skills allowing for some nice chunk plays. With Irving out, White will step into the role of RB1.
The Seattle Seahawks have struglled this season against receiving backs. White provides that with soft hands on perfectly placed balls from quartback Baker Mayfield. The receiving number is too hard for me to ignore, going against a Seahawks squad allowing the most recieving yards this season to backs at 66.5 per game.
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Michael Pittman
Michael Pittman is the quintessential WR1. He runs clean routes, has great hands (0 drops), and is an amazing blocker on the outside for Johnothan Taylor. With Danielle Jones at the helm, the Colts have been able to lead a balanced attack on the ground and through the air.
After almost winning last week, the Raiders’ 8th pick in the draft, Ashton Jeanty, finally had the breakout game we have all been waiting to see. I think this allows the Raiders to keep this close and force the Colts to move the ball through the air.
Over the first 4 weeks of the NFL season, Pittman has hauled in 21 of 29 passes, with 10 targets last week alone. Expect the usage to continue with right around eight targets, I love the yards here and don’t mind a TD.
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Darren Waller
If there were ever a time for a QB to develop a connection with a TE, that time is now. The matchup couldn’t be better facing the Carolina Panthers who give up the 2nd most receiving yards per game to tight ends.
Darren Waller‘s presence was felt immediately last week as he corralled 2 TDs that allowed the Dolphins a chance late to come away with the victory. With the gruesome knee injury to Tyreek Hill, expect Waller’s target share to rise in his second game back.
Woody Marks
Rushing+Receiving YardsFanDuelOver 80 yards R&R
+114Rachaad White
Receiving YardsFanDuelOver 20 yards receiving
-162Michael Pittman
Receiving YardsFanDuelOver 55.5 Yards Recieving
-114Darren Waller
Receiving YardsFanDuelOver 29.5 Yards receiving
-114
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