Can Davante Adams continue to be a big-play weapon for the Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams are aiming to rebound from their Week 3 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but their next opponent is also undefeated. They’re hosting the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in a matchup between two teams with one combined loss, yet another measuring stick game for each side.
The Rams come into this one as 3.5-point favorites over the 3-0 Colts, showing just how challenging this showdown is going to be – even with the Rams at home. Beyond betting on the spread and total points, there are a lot of appetizing props on the board.
Here are our six favorite bets of the week for Rams vs. Colts
(Odds last updated Friday at 3:15 p.m. ET)
Joshua Karty over 2.5 extra points made
The Colts have a solid defense but it’s not perfect. They actually have the worst red zone defense in the NFL, allowing touchdowns in all six of their opponents’ red zone trips. That bodes well for the Rams, who have struggled in the red area this season.
As a result, we’ll bet that the Rams convert what have been field goal attempts into touchdowns, giving Karty opportunities to make PATs, which he’s usually automatic on.
Daniel Jones over 211.5 passing yards
Books keep setting Jones’ passing number on the lower side despite the fact that he’s averaging 272 yards per game. The Rams’ passing defense is just OK despite ranking fourth in net yards per pass attempt, and it’s not nearly as good without Ahkello Witherspoon at cornerback.
In a game where the Rams could be leading the Colts as 3.5-point favorites, Jones may have to throw the ball more often.
Davante Adams longest reception: Over 23.5 yards
Adams is officially questionable to play due to a hamstring injury but Sean McVay said he feels good about his availability. He’s been a huge part of the Rams offense through three games and has been their best deep target, averaging 12.3 air yards per target with a 47.2% share of the Rams’ total air yards this season, ninth in the NFL.
Even at this stage of his career, he’s a downfield weapon and is elusive enough to avoid tackles and pick up yardage after the catch, as well. He’s had a catch of at least 24 yards in each of his first three games.
Tyler Higbee under 2.5 receptions
Higbee has four catches for 37 yards so far this season, and all of them came in Week 2 against the Colts when Colby Parkinson was out. He’s technically the No. 1 tight end on the team but Parkinson and Davis Allen both play significant snaps.
Higbee wasn’t even targeted last week against the Eagles and had just two targets (no catches) in Week 1.
Michael Pittman Jr. longest reception: Over 19.5 yards
Pittman is a bigger receiver at 6-foot-4 and he’s a major downfield threat, especially against the Rams’ smaller cornerbacks. He’s had receptions of 27 yards and 20 yards in the first three games and while he’s yet to hit the big play, he could be poised for a long reception on Sunday against Los Angeles.
A.J. Brown had catches of 25 and 23 yards on the Eagles’ final drive alone last week.
Blake Corum over 19.5 rushing yards
Corum is averaging 7.5 yards per carry in his last two games, rushing for 53 yards against the Eagles and 44 against the Titans the week prior. His yardage line is likely to creep higher each week if he keeps this pace up, and at 19.5 yards, books haven’t yet adjusted fully.