Loading Article...
In their Week 3 betting analysis, Liz Loza and Daniel Dopp highlight several player props that stand out. They discuss the struggles of various offenses early in the season, with a particular focus on the Bengals' Joe Burrow and the Vikings' Sam Darnold. The duo also emphasizes matchups against weak defenses, suggesting favorable outcomes for players like Rico Dowdle and George Pickens. They provide insights into injuries affecting the 49ers and Rams, leading to potential breakout performances from Jauan Jennings and Demarcus Robinson.
- Offensive production is down across the league in the early season.
- Joe Burrow is expected to rebound against a weak Commanders secondary.
- Sam Darnold may struggle against a bolstered Texans pass defense.
- Injuries in the 49ers and Rams could lead to increased opportunities for Jennings and Robinson.
Joe Burrow | QB
Breakout
Week 3
2 pass TDs
- Burrow is expected to throw for over 1.5 TDs against the Commanders' weak secondary.
- The Bengals are looking for a rebound after a slow start.
Sam Darnold | QB
Injury
Week 3
- Darnold has been performing well but may struggle to complete more than 21.5 passes against the Texans.
- The Texans' defense has improved significantly this season.
Rico Dowdle | RB
Pickup
Week 3
4 receptions
5 targets
- Dowdle is expected to have over 1.5 receptions as he has been more productive in the passing game.
- He had a strong performance against the Saints.
George Pickens | WR
Breakout
Week 3
85 rec yards
0- Pickens is projected to exceed 49.5 receiving yards against the Chargers.
- He has shown potential despite tough matchups.
Jauan Jennings | WR
Pickup
Week 3
- With multiple injuries on the 49ers, Jennings is expected to step up and exceed 44.5 receiving yards.
- He has a favorable matchup against the Rams.
Demarcus Robinson | WR
Pickup
Week 3
319 rec yards
4 rec TDs
- Robinson is expected to be the WR1 and exceed 44.5 receiving yards.
- He has a history of production when given opportunities.
Ja'Marr Chase | WR
Breakout
Week 3
- Chase is a strong candidate for an anytime touchdown given Burrow's expected performance.
- The Bengals' ground game is struggling, leading to more passing opportunities.
Cincinnati Bengals
- The Bengals are looking to bounce back against a weak Commanders defense.
- They have struggled offensively but have favorable matchups this week.
Minnesota Vikings
- The Vikings are relying on Darnold to maintain momentum against the Texans.
- They may lean more on the run game due to the Texans' improved pass defense.
Dallas Cowboys
- The Cowboys are seeing increased production from Dowdle in the passing game.
- They are expected to have a competitive matchup against the Ravens.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- The Steelers are looking for Pickens to step up against the Chargers.
- They need to improve their offensive output to remain competitive.
San Francisco 49ers
- The 49ers are dealing with multiple injuries, increasing opportunities for Jennings.
- They are expected to exploit a weakened Rams defense.
Los Angeles Rams
- The Rams are missing key players, which opens up opportunities for Robinson.
- They are facing a tough matchup against the 49ers.