The NFL playoffs are fast approaching, and lines/odds are beginning to move, so let's lock some plays in and cash in on the first weekend! As the stakes and pressure rise, so do the stars and I couldn’t be more excited to see what happens!
Starting with 2 games on Saturday, 3 on Sunday, and 1 on Monday, it's going to be football heaven! I’ve got 2 player props locked in below, along with a ML parlay, that while juicy, is a fantastic look to make some money!
With the playoff standings at stake over the last 6 weeks of the season, Daniels amped up his play and his legs. He ran over 45.5 rushing yards in 4 of his last 6 games, reaching 60+ in all 4. Now the stakes are even higher and have a fantastic matchup to go with it!
Earlier in the year, Daniels faced this same Buccaneers team and proceeded to rush 16 times for 88 rushing yards. The Bucs also gave up 52 to Lamar and 47 to Bo Nix. When Daniels was blitzed with pressure at 30% or higher this season, he cashed this line in 2/2 games.
The Bucs just happen to rank #3 in the NFL in Blitz Rate at 34%, and they rank 9th in the league in QB pressure %. I do think the Bucs get aggressive and go after him, exposing him to more rushes, and I expect numerous designed runs.
Lamar has a knack for rushing in the playoffs, and while I do expect Pittsburgh to stack the box and focus on both him and King Henry, he should have enough opportunities for 8-10+ carries to find this number.
Lamar has cashed this line in 5 of his 6 playoff games and his median for the season was 52, and now we get a lower line, in a higher-pressure situation. With Zay Flowers out, he loses one of his top passing options, which could keep the ball in his hands a tad more.
I understand the Steelers have a fantastic defense, they are one of the best at stopping QBs, and his history against them is 1/4, but they haven’t seen playoff Lamar. Same with Daniels, in the last 5 weeks of the season, Lamar went over this line in 4 of them. When pressure rises, he is forced to make plays.
My Best Bets (2):
Jayden Daniels (WAS) o45.5 Rush Yards (-110) Bet365
Lamar Jackson (BAL) o48.5 Rush Yds (-110) Bet365
Bonus Bet:
Bills ML + Eagles ML (-131) Multiple Books