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    Lions vs. Chargers Player Prop Bets: Picks Include Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Justin Herbert, and Austin Ekeler

    Brian Blewis
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    Lions vs. Chargers Player Prop Bets: Picks Include Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Justin Herbert, and Austin Ekeler

    An under-the-radar, exciting game — especially for a boring Week 10 slate — is this matchup featuring the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers. These are two high-powered offenses featuring a bunch of talent at the skill positions, giving us a lot of options for player prop bets. But which player props in this game should you be targeting?

    Top Lions vs. Chargers Player Prop Bets To Target

    Jared Goff Player Props

    • Passing Yards: 265.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Pass Touchdowns: 1.5 (Over -135/Under +105)
    • Pass Completions: 22.5 (Over -135/Under +105)
    • Pass Attempts: 33.5 (Over -105/Under -125)
    • Interceptions: 0.5 (Over +124/Under -160)

    Soppe: For the season, 84.6% of Goff’s rushing yards came on a single carry and he has one whole rushing yard since the beginning of October.

    The Chargers are a bottom-five team in terms of preventing yardage per pass and a large part of that is that they don’t get home (bottom-five in QB contact rate).

    I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know: Goff has zero interest in running the ball. I like the Lions to win this game and that brings kneel downs into the picture, something that could bail us out should Goff pick up a few yards on a QB sneak or some other fluky play.

    Pick: Jared Goff under 1.5 rushing yards (-105 at DraftKings)

    Amon-Ra St. Brown Player Props

    • Receiving Yards: 83.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Receptions: 6.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Longest Reception: 25.5 (Over -120/Under -110)
    • Anytime Touchdown Scorer: +100
    • First Touchdown Scorer: +650

    Katz: Sticking with the passing theme of this game, I’m expecting a heavy target load for Amon-Ra St. Brown. While he’s only gone over this number three times, this is a great spot for a fourth.

    The Lions are coming off their bye week. In their final game before the bye, St. Brown came up just short, catching six of nine targets. In the two games before that, though, he saw target counts of 19 and 15. That’s more the type of volume I’m expecting against a Chargers defense that is also a pass funnel.

    Shout out to MonotoneFootball on Twitter for this great nugget: the Chargers run the second-most Cover 2 in the NFL, while allowing the highest completion percentage when running that defense. ARSB feasts in the middle of the field. He will feast on Sunday.

    Pick: Amon-Ra St. Brown over 6.5 receptions (-125 at Caesars)

    Sam LaPorta Player Props

    • Receiving Yards: 50.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Receptions: 4.5 (Over -130/Under +100)
    • Longest Reception: 19.5 (Over -110/Under -120)
    • Anytime Touchdown Scorer: +150
    • First Touchdown Scorer: +900

    Blewis: The Chargers have allowed the third-most receiving yards to tight ends this season, but this number is greatly inflated by Travis Kelce’s 179-yard performance against them a few weeks ago. The only other notable tight end they have faced this season is T.J. Hockenson, who had a solid day himself, with eight catches for 78 yards on 11 targets.

    MORE: Brian Blewis’ NFL Week 10 Predictions and Picks Against the Spread To Tail

    Sam LaPorta has consistently been Jared Goff’s second-favorite target this season behind St. Brown. Considering he has surpassed this total in all but three games this season, and this Chargers pass defense allows the third-most passing yards per game, it almost seems too obvious that the best LaPorta prop bet is the over on his receiving yards.

    Pick: Sam LaPorta over 50.5 receiving yards (-115 at DraftKings)

    Justin Herbert Player Props

    • Passing Yards: 265.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Pass Touchdowns: 1.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Pass Completions: 23.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Pass Attempts: 35.5 (Over -140/Under +110)
    • Interceptions: 0.5 (Over +105/Under -135)

    Rolfe: This game has the feeling of a shootout between two offenses loaded with exciting pieces. The Lions have been superb this year, and it has reflected in their opponent’s usage stats. Only one team is giving up more pass completions per game than the Lions at 35.3. Now they face a QB who generally has no issues throwing it all over the field in tight games.

    Herbert’s attempts and completions per game have come down this year as the offense has looked to be more balanced and a finger injury has hampered things. That finger injury is well on the way to being healed now, and he should be able to find success against this Lions defense.

    Picks: Justin Herbert over 23.5 pass completions (-115 DraftKings)

    Austin Ekeler Player Props

    • Rushing Yards: 49.5 (Over -110/Under -120)
    • Rush Attempts: 12.5 (Over -135/Under +105)
    • Receiving Yards: 35.5 (Over -135/Under +105)
    • Receptions: 4.5 (Over -110/Under -120)
    • Anytime Touchdown Scorer: -145
    • First Touchdown Scorer: +550

    Katz: Normally, when I see a line that jumps out at me, I have to bet it right away because it will move against me. This line opened at 48.5, and I had a feeling if I waited, I could get a better number — Austin Ekeler is a household name, after all. I was correct, as this moved to 51.5. If it ends up higher, I’m okay with that because I like it at this number. I liked it at 48.5, too.

    Ekeler low key has been terrible as a runner this season. At 28 years old, it is entirely possible he is declining, but it’s being masked because he remains an excellent receiver. That is not uncommon. We’ve seen many great running backs decline on the ground, while their ability to excel as receivers ages better.

    Ekeler has not run for 50 yards in a game since Week 1. Since returning from his three-game absence, he’s averaging 2.6 yards per carry. The Lions are a pass-funnel defense. They allow just 3.7 ypc and a mere 57 rushing yards per game to running backs.

    I’m expecting the Chargers to go with a pass-heavy script this week, utilizing designed screens to Ekeler in lieu of carries. And when they do run, Ekeler is unlikely to be effective, keeping him well short of this number.

    Pick: Austin Ekeler under 51.5 rushing yards (-114 at FanDuel)

    Keenan Allen Player Props

    • Receiving Yards: 79.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Receptions: 6.5 (Over -140/Under +110)
    • Longest Reception: 23.5 (Over -120/Under -110)
    • Anytime Touchdown Scorer: +135
    • First Touchdown Scorer: +850

    Broyles: The Lions’ defensive front seven will neutralize the Chargers’ rushing attack, forcing Los Angeles to be one-dimensional. No Mike Williams. No Josh Palmer. Keenan Allen is the last man standing, and QB Justin Herbert has no choice but to lean on the veteran receiver for four quarters.

    Pick: Keenan Allen over 79.5 receiving yards (-115 at DraftKings)

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    When Is Bill Belichick’s Contract Ending? Legendary Coach Struggling During 2023 NFL Season

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    When Is Bill Belichick’s Contract Ending? Legendary Coach Struggling During 2023 NFL Season

    Bill Belichick has become synonymous with the New England Patriots as any NFL head coach has ever been with a particular organization. The stoic head coach is infamous for his unflapping sideline demeanor and is one of the primary bedrocks of which the Patriots dynasty was built. New England won six Super Bowls in large part to Belichick.

    Tom Brady is not walking through that door, and “The Patriot Way” mantra has lost a bit of luster in recent years as the team erodes from a perennial title contender to one of the worst rosters in the league. The Patriots find themselves in the AFC East cellar, and there doesn’t appear to be much hope in the immediate future.

    With the Patriots organization and owner Robert Kraft facing some questions this offseason, one of the more pressing debates is whether long-tenured head coach Belichick will be back on the sidelines for New England in 2024 and beyond. The thought of Belichick leaving the Patriots was once inconceivable and has become a distinct possibility.

    When Is Bill Belichick’s Contract Up?

    As with many things surrounding the Patriots head coach, the devil is in the details, of which they remain murky. Here’s what we know. During the offseason, the Patriots and their long-standing head coach quietly signed a multi-year contract.

    The verbiage here is critical in understanding the potential outcomes in New England. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer quickly pointed out that the term “extension” was not mentioned in the reporting. Why not? Because it was not a contract extension. This deal was a new contract for Belichick and the organization, spanning multiple seasons.

    At first glance, many will take this to mean it is a certainty that Belichick is back in New England for the 2024 season. Someone page Lee Corso — “Not So Fast My Friend.”

    There are parallels between how the organization handles Belichick and how they dealt with the GOAT, Tom Brady. If you recall, the Patriots signed Brady to a two-year contract in 2019, only to usher the future Hall of Famer out the door after the first season. Although Belichick may have signed a multi-year deal, that doesn’t mean he will be the Patriots’ head coach for multiple seasons.

    MORE: NFL Head Coach Rankings 2023

    While it appears the Patriots are taking a year-to-year approach with their future Hall of Fame head coach, Belichick knows that he signed a multi-year contract, and he doesn’t seem to be the type of person who will go quietly into that good night. Expect Belichick to college on his contract and the buyout coming if the Patriots organization fires him.

    Who Would be Robert Kraft’s Ideal Replacement?

    Some have speculated that Jerod Mayo is an in-house incumbent for Belichick if the team decides to move on from their long-term head coach. Other reports suggest that Kraft has a different choice than someone with ties to the Patriots organization.

    Tennessee head coach Mike Vrabel appears to be the apple of Kraft’s eye, and with the Titans fading, potentially a split would be the best thing for Vrabel and the organization. A fresh start for Vrabel in New England would bring his career full circle, starring as a Patriot linebacker during their dynasty.

    From the current NFL standings to team depth charts to coverage of every game in the 18-week NFL schedule, we have all the news from around the league to keep you up to speed!

    How Long Has Robert Kraft Owned the Patriots?

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    How Long Has Robert Kraft Owned the Patriots?

    Robert Kraft is one of the more well-known and well-respected NFL owners. Kraft helped build the New England Patriots dynasty, which brought six Super Bowl titles back to Foxboro, Massachusetts. The billionaire built his fortune in several ways, but one of his proudest achievements is turning the once bewildered franchise into a standard to which all other NFL teams are measured.

    The architect of the New England dynasty has a storied football history, but that is only the tip of the iceberg for a man whose life and times are legendary and span over half a century.

    Robert Kraft’s Impressive College Résumé

    The future billionaire businessman began his impressive collegiate career at Columbia University, where he received an academic scholarship. During his time at Columbia, Kraft was class president and, more importantly, met his wife, Myra Hiatt.

    MORE: New England Patriots Depth Chart

    The couple married the same year that Kraft graduated from Columbia. He received his MBA from Harvard Business School two years later. At the young age of 27, the Newton Democratic City Committee named Kraft chairman. The future Patriots’ owner considered a life in politics but chose to enter the business world instead.

    Building an Empire

    Kraft began his impressive business life working for his father-in-law, Jacob Hiatt, at the Rand-Whitney Group. It wouldn’t be long before the fast riser would become the company’s owner. The future billionaire will always have a soft spot in his heart for his roots, as he still serves as the board president for the Rand-Whitney Group today.

    Kraft wanted to expand his reach and hand a vision to begin a new company, International Forest Products. International Forest Products and the Rand-Whitney Group combined to become the largest privately held paper and packaging companies in the United States.

    Kraft’s Career in Professional Sports

    Many may not remember that Kraft’s first professional sports venture was not the New England Patriots. The paper product dynamo began his professional sports ventures about as far in the opposite direction as one could.

    Alongside five others, Kraft purchased the Boston Lobsters of World Team Tennis. The concept behind the venture was to invest money to lure big-name players to the team. Initially, the plan worked. The new owners lured the likes of Martina Navratilova onto the team. Unfortunately, the venture was not as fruitful as future endeavors, and the franchise and league folded.

    The billionaire businessman was a Patriots fan as far back as he could remember. Kraft has been a season ticket holder since 1971. Kraft knew he wanted to purchase the Patriots’ organization but would have to be strategic in maneuverability.

    In 1985, Kraft purchased Foxboro Raceway, adjacent to Schaefer Stadium. Purchasing the raceway, Kraft prevented previous Patriots’ ownership, led by Billy Sullivan, from holding non-Patriot events at the stadium while races were taking place. Sullivan eventually sold his interest in the team while the stadium fell into bankruptcy.

    MORE: List of the 2023 NFL Owners

    In 1988, Kraft purchased the stadium out of bankruptcy for $22 million. The stadium itself was in various stages of disrepair. Many viewed it as worthless, but it did come with a leasing agreement to the Patriots’ organization.

    Kraft placed his first bid on the Patriots’ franchise but was outbid by Victor Kiam. Kiam wanted to move the team to Jacksonville, Florida, but Kraft would not allow them to break their lease. Kiam then sold the franchise to James Orthwein. Orthwein offered Kraft $75 million to buy out the lease, but the brilliant businessman turned him down.

    Orthwein didn’t want to own a franchise based in New England, so he decided to sell the team outright. Interested buyers knew they would have to deal with Kraft, which made the franchise purchase less appealing. In 1994, Kraft offered $172 million to purchase the franchise, which Orthwein accepted.

    The Patriots’ owner has gone on record saying he “overpaid” for the franchise and ‘broke every one of his financial rules’ in pursuit of the organization. A shrewd business move indeed.

    2023 marks Kraft’s 30th year as the Patriots owner.

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    What Is Jonathan Taylor’s Contract? A Look at the Colts RB’s New Deal

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    What Is Jonathan Taylor’s Contract? A Look at the Colts RB’s New Deal

    The relationship between the Indianapolis Colts and running back Jonathan Taylor has not been a smooth one. Taylor was looking for respect and doing what it took to get it, and the team was trying not to let a player make a precedent out of them and wanted to stick their guns. However, the player and the team have come together, put differences aside, and agreed on a contract that ties Taylor to Indy for now and into the future.

    With the contract dispute that includes a “hold in” and a stint on the PUP list that extended into the regular season behind them, the future of the Colts looks brighter with their best player happy and in the fold and ready to move on to the next chapter together.

    Jonathan Taylor’s Contract Details

    The Colts and Taylor agreed to terms on a three-year, $42 million contract extension that includes $26.5 million guaranteed, making Taylor the third-highest-paid RB in the NFL on a per-year average. Only San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffery and New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara will make more per year.

    MORE: Highest-Paid Players in the NFL 2023

    Taylor entered the final year of his rookie deal looking for a new deal before suiting up. So much so that as training camp began with no deal agreed upon, Taylor requested a trade from the team on July 29. A new norm in the NFL is the “hold in” type standoff, which continued after multiple excused absences from camp. A plan that led to the Colts finally giving Taylor permission to seek a trade.

    With no trade hammered out, Taylor remained on the PUP list as the season began, which led to Taylor missing the first four games. Eventually, the contract was sorted out, and Taylor was back on the field with his team for their Week 5 contest.

    Taylor Since the Deal

    Since returning to action in Week 5, the Colts are better for having him, but Taylor has not lit the world on fire. In five games of action so far this season, Taylor has tallied 62 rushing attempts, 254 rushing yards (4.1 yards a carry), and one touchdown.

    While it could change in one afternoon, the numbers are nothing to write home about right now. Taylor is now the third-highest-paid running back in the NFL, and with that comes the burden of expectation. In addition to the stressors to perform for your team, the attack on running backs and their value could take another massive hit if Taylor does not pan out in his second contract.

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    Browns vs. Ravens Player Prop Bets: Lamar Jackson, Mark Andrews, Deshaun Watson, and Others

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    Browns vs. Ravens Player Prop Bets: Lamar Jackson, Mark Andrews, Deshaun Watson, and Others

    This AFC North divisional matchup features two of the best defenses in the NFL, but for one of the best games of the day, we figured to give you our favorite player prop bets. So without further ado, let’s dive into the PFN Betting Team’s favorite Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens player prop bets, which include Deshaun Watson, Lamar Jackson, and Mark Andrews to name a few.

    Top Browns vs. Ravens Player Prop Bets To Target

    Deshaun Watson Player Props

    • Passing Yards: 186.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Pass Touchdowns: 0.5 (Over -195/Under +150)
    • Pass Completions: 17.5 (Over -125/Under -105)
    • Pass Attempts: 28.5 (Over -135/Under +105)
    • Interceptions: 0.5 (Over -150/Under +120)

    Blewis: I was in the camp of giving Deshaun Watson the benefit of the doubt for his terrible play last year, thinking he was extremely rusty and was learning a new system midway through the season. But his QBR is nearly identical from a year ago.

    Watson had an efficient day in their 27-0 win over the Cardinals last week, but a road matchup against this Ravens defense is as difficult as it gets for him. For the season, the Ravens are allowing an NFL-best 4.6 yards per attempt, and the gap between them and second-best is greater than second and 16th.

    It’s a very low passing total, especially for a a quarterback on a team that is an underdog of nearly a touchdown. But this matchup, Watson’s erratic play, and the injuries on their offensive line work in our favor.

    Pick: Deshaun Watson under 193.5 passing yards (-114 at FanDuel)

    Elijah Moore Player Props

    • Receiving Yards: 30.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Receptions: 3.5 (Over +124/Under -160)
    • Longest Reception: 15.5 (Over +105/Under -135)
    • Anytime Touchdown Scorer: +475
    • First Touchdown Scorer: +2200

    Katz: After the Browns traded away Donovan Peoples-Jones, that seemingly elevated Elijah Moore into the clear WR2 role…or did it? Last week, rookie Cedric Tillman actually played more snaps than Moore. While Moore ran three more routes, it wouldn’t surprise me to see that flip in Tillman’s favor as he gets more acclimated to the NFL.

    Moore has caught exactly two passes in each of his past two games for no more than 30 yards. He’s gone over this number just once in his last five games, and that was against a weak Colts pass defense.

    This week, Moore has to deal with a Ravens defense that leads the NFL in fewest yards per route run allowed at 10.1. They are allowing a paltry 57.6% catch rate to WRs, fourth-best in the league.

    Moore is not talented enough to command targets, nor beat a defense this good. It wouldn’t surprise me if he goes catchless.

    Pick: Elijah Moore under 33.5 receiving yards (-110 at DraftKings)

    Lamar Jackson Player Props

    • Passing Yards: 202.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Pass Touchdowns: 1.5 (Over +185/Under -245)
    • Pass Completions: 18.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Pass Attempts: 27.5 (Over -145/Under +114)
    • Rushing Yards: 42.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Interceptions: 0.5 (Over -115/Under -115)

    Broyles: The Browns’ defense has been formidable this season, so taking the over on any props against the fearsome unit has been an exercise in futility. The Ravens have been on fire lately, as the Todd Monken offense seems to be taking flight. The Ravens possess the top rushing attack in the NFL, but I don’t expect them to have their way with the Browns’ front seven.

    MORE: Brian Blewis’ NFL Week 10 Predictions and Picks Against the Spread To Tail

    Expect Lamar to step up in the passing game, and with the ground game taking the scores lately, positive regression is in store for the Ravens QB.

    Picks: Lamar Jackson over 202.5 passing yards (-115 at DraftKings), over 1.5 passing touchdowns (+185 at DraftKings)

    Gus Edwards Player Props

    • Rushing Yards: 46.5 (Over -105/Under -125)
    • Rush Attempts: 11.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Anytime Touchdown Scorer: +140
    • First Touchdown Scorer: +650

    Rolfe: This week’s rushing line for Gus Edwards feels like an overreaction to how things played out last week. Sure, he only carried the ball five times, but part of that was simply the game getting out of control and the Ravens’ utilizing more depth on their roster. It led to a Keaton Mitchell breakout game, but the rookie RB is now dealing with a hamstring injury.

    Edwards should be the lead back once again in terms of carries this week and 43.5 yards (at FanDuel) just looks too low given he has cleared that mark in seven of the past eight games. Even his anytime TD prop at +140 feels like value given he has scored six touchdowns in the past three weeks. However, it is tough to back that against a defense that has yet to give up a rushing TD this season.

    Pick: Gus Edwards over 43.5 rushing yards (-114 at FanDuel)

    Mark Andrews Player Props

    • Receiving Yards: 45.5 (Over -125/Under -105)
    • Receptions: 4.5 (Over +124/Under -160)
    • Longest Reception: 18.5 (Over -120/Under -110)
    • Anytime Touchdown Scorer: +185
    • First Touchdown Scorer: +800

    Broyles: Mark Andrews is the alpha in the Ravens’ passing attack. Yes, Baltimore has added Odell Beckham Jr. and Zay Flowers this offseason, but if the Ravens receivers were a solar system, Andrews remains the sun. The Ravens must open up the offense against a daunting Browns defense.

    Pick: Mark Andrews over 45.5 receiving yards (-125 at DraftKings)

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    Colts vs. Patriots Predictions and Picks from Betting Experts: Gardner Minshew or Mac Jones in the NFL Germany Game?

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    Colts vs. Patriots Predictions and Picks from Betting Experts: Gardner Minshew or Mac Jones in the NFL Germany Game?

    This week’s NFL Germany game is certainly a downgrade from a matchup and quarterback standpoint from last week, but it’s still football! The Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots in Germany will be our last international game of the season, so enjoy the early morning football while you can.

    Gardner Minshew vs. Mac Jones is a far cry from the quarterback battles we used to get between these two teams featuring Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t betting on this game. Let’s dive into the betting lines and the Colts vs. Patriots predictions, player props, and more from the PFN betting team.

    Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots Betting Lines

    There hasn’t been much movement in betting odds since Sunday night, as the Colts have remained a short favorite. After being favorites for the first time this season last week, the Patriots are underdogs once again, and in Mac Jones’ career, he is just 3-16 straight up and 4-15 ATS when getting points.

    All odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook unless stated otherwise.

    • Spread
      Colts -2
    • Moneyline
      Colts -130, Patriots +110
    • Over/Under
      43.5

    Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots Predictions

    Bearman: Outside of the stunner vs. the Buffalo Bills, not much has gone right for New England this season. This game might be in Germany, but it’s still a bad roster the Patriots are taking.

    MORE: NFL Team Over/Under Standings

    The Colts ended a three-game losing streak with the win at the Panthers last week and are quietly 4-4 and in the middle of the pack. I don’t think they’re a playoff team, but top to bottom, they’re better than the Patriots. Don’t overthink this one.

    Pick: Colts -1.5 (-115 at FanDuel)

    Blewis: Overs are 6-3 in Colts games this season, which is the best in the NFL, but I’m anticipating some regression. A big reason for these overs hitting is the number of turnovers from both the Colts and their opponents this season, ranking sixth in takeaways and seventh in giveaways. Over their last four games, there have been 17 combined turnovers from the Colts and their opponents.

    The Colts might be seventh in points per game, but their offense is 22nd in EPA/play, and the Patriots rank 30th. It may be a tall order asking these quarterbacks to protect the football, but despite two pick-sixes from the Colts last week, the under hit for the first time in four weeks.

    Pick: Under 43.5 (-115 at FanDuel)

    Soppe: The Patriots rank dead last through nine weeks in time of possession, and that’s not likely to change this week against the Colts team that owns the fifth-highest rush rate over expectation this season. With Jonathan Taylor trending in the right direction (his snap share last week was similar to his rate of 2021), Indianapolis’ run game should have both quality and quantity in terms of carries.

    MORE: NFL Survivor Picks Week 10

    That is to say that the possession count is going to be limited for the Pats. We know they don’t move the ball consistently (second in yards per play and 27th in third-down offense), and given that they rank 24th in takeaways per game, short fields are unlikely to bail them out.

    The Patriots have cleared 20 points once this season (29 points against the Bills), but even in that game, 14 of their points were set up off of turnovers.

    Pick: Patriots under 20.5 points (-112 at DraftKings)

    Rolfe: We have seen Taylor’s role in this offense continuing to expand since his return. He finished with 23 touches last week, including five receptions on five targets. That is three times in four weeks that Taylor has finished with three or more receptions.

    When you add that the Patriots have allowed an average of 5.6 receptions per game to the RB position, it makes Taylor’s line of 2.5 receptions interesting, especially if you can get them at nice odds.

    Pick: Jonathan Taylor over 2.5 receptions (+105 at DraftKings)

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    49ers vs. Jaguars Player Prop Bets: Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne, and Others

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    49ers vs. Jaguars Player Prop Bets: Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne, and Others

    Perhaps the game of the day is the San Francisco 49ers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, a matchup of two teams with a combined 11-5 record, as well as two of the best offenses in the NFL. Both teams are coming off their bye week, but prior to that, they were headed in opposite directions, as the Jags have the longest winning streak in the NFL and the 49ers have lost three straight.

    With an extra week of rest for both teams, which players are due for big performances in this pivotal matchup? Are Brock Purdy’s player props worth targeting in a potential bounce-back spot? Let’s dive into our favorite 49ers vs. Jaguars player prop bets.

    Top 49ers vs. Jaguars Player Prop Bets To Target

    Brock Purdy Player Props

    • Passing Yards: 244.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Pass Touchdowns: 1.5 (Over -110/Under -120)
    • Pass Completions: 20.5 (Over -135/Under +105)
    • Pass Attempts: 30.5 (Over -105/Under -125)
    • Interceptions: 0.5 (Over +105/Under -135)

    Broyles: Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers want to dominate up front with their running game. Purdy has been shaky the last month of the season and must perform better. Christian McCaffrey sets the tone for the 49ers’ offense, but the versatile back provides Purdy with a play-action game, and the second-year QB gets back on track this week.

    Pick: Brock Purdy over 1.5 passing touchdowns (-110 at DraftKings)

    Christian McCaffrey Player Props

    • Rushing Yards: 65.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Rush Attempts: 16.5 (Over -120/Under -110)
    • Receiving Yards: 32.5 (Over -110/Under -120)
    • Receptions: 4.5 (Over +120/Under -150)
    • Anytime Touchdown Scorer: -175
    • First Touchdown Scorer: +360

    Blewis: McCaffrey is one game away from breaking the NFL record for most consecutive games with a touchdown. But you don’t need me to tell you to bet on McCaffrey to score a touchdown, as that’s the easiest bet to make right now, so I’ll give you another prop instead.

    McCaffrey’s receptions line at 4.5 seems pretty high to me. He has gone over this number just three times in eight games this season (and only once with both Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel in the lineup). After a two-game absence, Samuel is back, so the 49ers will have both of their starting WRs active.

    The juice is high here, but as of this writing, there is a discount at FanDuel compared to DraftKings.

    Pick: Christian McCaffrey under 4.5 receptions (-130 at FanDuel)

    Deebo Samuel Player Props

    • Receiving Yards: 45.5 (Over -120/Under -110)
    • Receptions: 4.5 (Over +120/Under -150)
    • Longest Reception: 19.5 (Over -130/Under +100)
    • Anytime Touchdown Scorer: +160
    • First Touchdown Scorer: +900

    Katz: This line is borderline disrespectful. I know the 49ers have “a lot of mouths to feed.” But as I mentioned in the Ridley writeup, this game has shootout potential.

    Samuel has not been healthy for nearly two months. After missing two games and having the bye week, he is now ready to rock. Despite the perceptions about his performance, when healthy Samuel has been quite good.

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    He’s gone over 44 yards in four of six games this season. He failed to get there in Week 4, when he was going by his alias, Decoy Samuel, who didn’t so much as see a target. And he failed to get there in Week 6, when he played nine snaps before getting hurt.

    Essentially, this bet is “Will Deebo Samuel stay healthy?” I bet yes.

    Pick: Deebo Samuel over 44.5 receiving yards (-110 at BetMGM)

    Trevor Lawrence Player Props

    • Passing Yards: 241.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Pass Touchdowns: 1.5 (Over +114/Under -145)
    • Pass Completions: 23.5 (Over +105/Under -135)
    • Pass Attempts: 33.5 (Over -135/Under +105)
    • Interceptions: 0.5 (Over -120/Under -110)

    Broyles: The 49ers’ defense hasn’t been itself lately. Entering the season, San Francisco was arguably the most feared defense in football. Following their bye week, expect a revitalized unit, especially in the front seven. If the Jaguars want to keep pace with the 49ers’ offense, they must win through the air. Lawrence has struggled at times throughout the 2023 season, but the Jaguars QB steps it up in this one.

    Picks: Trevor Lawrence over 241.5 passing yards (-115 at DraftKings) and over 1.5 passing touchdowns (+114 at DraftKings)

    Travis Etienne Player Props

    • Rushing Yards: 65.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Rush Attempts: 16.5 (Over -130/Under +100)
    • Receiving Yards: 23.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Receptions: 3.5 (Over -110/Under -120)
    • Anytime Touchdown Scorer: -125
    • First Touchdown Scorer: +550

    Rolfe: It has been a mixed year for Etienne when it comes to his output. While the volume has been there for the majority of the season, the results have varied from week to week. In the last four games, he has rushed for more than 65 yards on two occasions and under that on two others.

    This week, the Jaguars face a tough run defense in the form of the 49ers. They have allowed an average of just 37 rushing yards per game to the RB position at an average of 3.6 yards per attempt. Taking an under is always tricky because just one long run can flip the narrative of a day for a running back, but this could be a long game for Etienne in a matchup they could easily find themselves trailing.

    Pick: Travis Etienne under 65.5 rushing yards (DraftKings -115)

    Calvin Ridley Player Props

    • Receiving Yards: 54.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Receptions: 4.5 (OVer -105/Under -125)
    • Longest Reception: 21.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
    • Anytime Touchdown Scorer: +190
    • First Touchdown Scorer: +1200

    Katz: This is another one that causes me physical pain because of how bad of a receiver I think Calvin Ridley is. However, I must put personal feelings aside to win money.

    The Jaguars are coming out of their bye to face a 49ers defense that has been surprisingly vulnerable against the pass. They’re allowing 16.1 receptions per game to wide receivers, the second-most in the league. More specifically, they struggle to defend perimeter receivers.

    Even if Christian Kirk catches 6-8 passes, where are the other 10-12 going? The Jaguars do not have a WR3 to speak of unless Zay Jones returns. But even if he does play, Ridley only needs five receptions to win this bet.

    This game has sneaky shootout potential. Ridley caught six of 10 targets in the Jaguars’ final game before the bye. I’m banking on them working Ridley in early and often to move the ball against a 49ers defense that is far tougher at defending the run than the pass.

    Pick: Calvin Ridley over 4.5 receptions (-110 at DraftKings)

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    Who Are the Colts-Patriots Announcers This Morning on NFL Network? Everything You Need To Know About the Broadcast

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    Who Are the Colts-Patriots Announcers This Morning on NFL Network? Everything You Need To Know About the Broadcast

    We have another week with a Sunday morning game this week from London, with the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots kicking off at 9:30 a.m. ET. It is the second of seven games on the NFL Network this season.

    Rich Eisen and Jason McCourty will be in the broadcast booth as the game’s announcers, with Sara Walsh and Stacey Dales on the sidelines.

    Pregame coverage begins at 7 a.m. ET on NFL Network, with Colleen Wolfe filling in as host for Eisen. Analysts Michael Irvin, Steve Mariucci, and Gerald McCoy are in their usual spots on the set.

    An NFL Network Original

    Prior to its launch in November 2003, Eisen was the NFL Network’s first on-air talent hire. He left for NFL Network after working at ESPN in several different roles from 1996 to 2003. Eisen was paired with Stuart Scott to host SportsCenter in 1996, and the two formed one of the most notable teams in the history of the network’s flagship show.

    Eisen usually spends his Sunday mornings hosting NFL Network’s NFL GameDay Morning and hosting The Rich Eisen Show weekdays on The Roku Channel and SiriusXM. Eisen also hosts the NFL Draft and the NFL Scouting Combine for the NFL Network each year.

    At the Scouting Combine, Eisen runs a 40-yard dash each year to raise money to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This past spring was the 19th year he made the charity sprint, and he posted a time of 6.22 seconds. It was slightly under two seconds slower than Michigan cornerback DJ Turner’s 4.26 time.

    Twins Make History in New England

    Jason and Devin McCourty became the first set of twins to play in and win a Super Bowl when the Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII. They hosted a podcast, Double Coverage, when they were both members of the Patriots from 2018 to 2020.

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    Jason retired from playing and joined the NFL Network and Good Morning Football in 2022 after playing 13 seasons in the NFL with four different teams. He had 18 interceptions in 173 career games as a sixth-round pick in 2009 after playing at Rutgers.

    Devin, meanwhile, is on NBC’s pregame show, Football Night in America.

    Dales Dominated the Hardwood

    Before becoming an NFL reporter, Dales was a two-time All-American basketball player at Oklahoma. She was the third overall pick by the Washington Mystics in the 2002 WNBA Draft after being the first women’s basketball player at Oklahoma to score 1,700 points, grab 600 rebounds, and record 700 assists.

    Dales joined ESPN as a college basketball analyst after spending seven seasons in the WNBA. She has been a reporter and a host for several studio shows since moving to NFL Network in 2009.

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    Colts vs. Patriots Best Touchdown Scorer Bets: Picks Include Michael Pittman Jr. and Rhamondre Stevenson

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    Colts vs. Patriots Best Touchdown Scorer Bets: Picks Include Michael Pittman Jr. and Rhamondre Stevenson

    Even in a matchup featuring Gardner Minshew and Mac Jones, this isn’t even one of the five lowest totals of the week.

    The oddsmakers expect points to be scored in this Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots game in Germany, but what are the best touchdown scorer bets?

    Colts vs. Patriots Best Touchdown Scorer Bets

    Michael Pittman (+160, +425 to score first Colts TD at DraftKings)

    Soppe: Pittman has seen seven red-zone targets over the past three and has been targeted in close at least once in every game since the Anthony Richardson injury. They are calling his number when in close, and with the Patriots being the second-stingiest run defense on a per-carry basis this season, I’m targeting the passing game

    Speaking of that injury, in the seven games since, Indy’s first touchdown has come through the air five times. That means we can add some juice to this bet if you’re looking to fund the rest of your Sunday.

    Oh, and when it comes to this “Belichick takes away your top receiver” thing? That, like most Patriot trends at this point, is a thing of the past. Tyreek Hill (in both games), Stefon Diggs, Jakobi Meyers, Chris Olave, and CeeDee Lamb. All of those receivers scored against the Pats this season. Teams are getting what they want, and considering that Pittman has more catches than any of his teammates have targets, he is what the Colts want through the air.

    Rolfe: The Patriots have allowed 10 passing touchdowns to WRs this season. In the past two weeks, Jaylen Waddle, Tyreek Hill, and Jahan Dotson have all found the end zone as the Patriots’ secondary continues to struggle in 2023. With Josh Downs limited through injury, Pittman is the main show for the Colts at WR, so he should dominate targets.

    MORE: NFL Week 10 Predictions and Picks Against the Spread

    Given the quality we have seen at times from the Colts’ running game and the reputation of Jonathan Taylor to take over games, it would not be a surprise to see the Patriots focus their efforts on the run game. That could leave a lot of nice 1-on-1 situations for Pittman, which he has the quality to succeed in and find the end zone in Germany.

    Rhamondre Stevenson (+115 at DraftKings)

    Bearman: The Colts have allowed the second-most rushing touchdowns this season, allowing 1.75 per game (14) through eight games, only better than the Panthers. It has been even worse in the last three games, where they have allowed a league-high six.

    The Patriots aren’t going to score much, but if they do, it will likely be on the ground, so I will throw some coin on Rhamondre Stevenson to get into the end zone.

    Mike Gesicki (+550 at DraftKings)

    Blewis: I have the under in this game, so I hope there aren’t too many touchdowns, but I’m going to go with a long-shot play here, especially in comparison to the chalky picks from my colleagues!

    Mike Gesicki played in 86% of the snaps last week, which was a season-high for him and higher than the previous two weeks combined. A big reason for his jump in snaps was the absence of Kendrick Bourne, who is out for the season, and the Patriots are extremely weak at the receiver position. As a result, the Patriots played a lot more two-TE sets, and Gesicki ran 40 routes on 46 dropbacks from Mac Jones.

    It seems reasonable to think that Gesicki’s increased role is here to stay, and of all healthy Patriots pass catchers, Gesicki leads the team in red-zone target share. At +550, this seems like great value.

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    Lions vs. Chargers Prediction, Picks, Odds Today: Jared Goff vs. Justin Herbert Highlight This Matchup

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    Lions vs. Chargers Prediction, Picks, Odds Today: Jared Goff vs. Justin Herbert Highlight This Matchup

    While this matchup features some big names at the quarterback position, the key position in this game may be in the running back spot, at least for the Detroit Lions.

    They will welcome the return of David Montgomery, and pairing him with rookie Jahmyr Gibbs could make the Lions’ offense elite.

    Can the Los Angeles Chargers keep this one close?

    Lions vs. Chargers Betting Lines, Start Time, and More

    All odds from DraftKings Sportsbook.

    • Spread: Lions -3
    • Moneyline: Lions (-148), Chargers (+124)
    • Over/Under: 48.5
    • Game time: 4:05 p.m. ET
    • Location: SoFi Stadium
    • Channel: CBS

    Lions vs. Chargers Prediction

    Except for a couple of hiccups this season — Week 2 vs. Seattle and Week 7 vs. the Ravens — the Lions have managed to live up to the hype and expectations from the preseason. And now, with Mongomery back to pair up with Gibbs, this offense could be getting ready to take off during the last half of the season.

    Gibbs has been impressive this season, with a team-high 399 rush yards. Gibbs also has the third-most scrimmage yards in a player’s first six games in Lions history. The other two for the Lions are Billy Sims (914) and Hall of Famer Barry Sanders (569).

    MORE: Brian Blewis’ NFL Week 10 Predictions and Picks Against the Spread To Tail

    While Gibbs racks up yards, Montgomery just keeps scoring touchdowns. Montgomery has six rushing touchdowns in five games.

    This should help quarterback Jared Goff shake out of his mini-slump. Goff has a passer rating of just 76.9 over the last two games after posing a passer rating of 105.1 over his first six games.

    While the Lions are looking for a division title, the Chargers may be looking for just a little consistency. This season, the Chargers have won two in a row, lost two in a row, won two in a row, and not have lost two in a row.

    QB Justin Herbert, who is on pace to average a career-low in passing yards per game at 253.3, is coming off a win last week over the Jets in which he threw for a career-low 136 yards.

    Defensively, the Chargers, who rank seventh in the NFL in rush defense at 89.8 yards per game, know how to put pressure on the quarterback. LA is second only to the Ravens in sacks this season with 31.

    But the sacks aside, the pass defense is where the Chargers have struggled this season. No team allows more passing yards per game than the Chargers (286.0). And Los Angeles is also 31st in opponent yards per pass attempt (7.9).

    And Goff just happens to rank fifth in the NFL in passing YPG at 271.8.

    As for the injury situation, the Lions expect to have Montgomery back, as mentioned, but guard Jonah Jackson and center Frank Ragnow are off the injury report and should play Sunday.

    The Chargers do not have any injuries to report and should be fully healthy for this game.

    There are a lot of reasons to like the Lions in this spot. They are coming off a bye week, getting healthier, and are 5-1 against the spread as a betting favorite. Meanwhile, the Chargers have been a home betting underdog twice this season and are 0-2 against the spread.

    But in this spot, I’m going to try and take the under. The Lions are turning into a solid defensive group and are allowing just 15.0 PPG in their six wins. The Chargers, on the other hand, have seen each of their last six games go under the total, with four of those six featuring totals of 48 or more points.

    Best Bet: Under 48.5 (-110 at DraftKings Sportsbook)

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