Every Sunday for the rest of the NFL season, The League Winners will be providing a ‘Rapid Fire’ NFL betting segment. We will feature two 1 PM games, one 4 PM game, and the Sunday Night game. Each matchup category with bonus used in this article is set by our partner, Monkey Knife Fight. If you click here and use the promo code ‘WINNERS’ upon signup, MKF will match up to $100 dollars on your deposit for first-time users.
Last week was another subpar week, as I went 5 of 14. The Sunday Night Game saved me, as I went 3 for 4. Now overall I am 37-66-1.
*Note* NFL betting lines are subject to change after the publication of this piece.
NFL Betting: Rapid Fire Sunday 1 PM Games
Atlanta Falcons @ Dallas Cowboys
Passing Yards: Dak Prescott vs Matt Ryan (+7.5 Pass Yds) – Matt Ryan
The Cowboys have the better team. I see the Falcons having to pass the ball much more to stay close in this one.
Rushing Yards: Ezekiel Elliott vs Cordarrelle Patterson (+22.5 Rush Yds) – Ezekiel Elliott
While Elliott has not been able to get going rushing the ball the last three games, I see that changing against the 24th ranked Falcons defense. Patterson has only rushed for 60 or more yards once this season.
Receiving Yards: Ceedee Lamb vs Kyle Pitts (+6.5 Rec Yds) – Ceedee Lamb
Lamb has been much more consistent this season. I see him getting the edge in this one as the Cowboys will focus on stopping Pitts with Ridley out.
Receptions: Dalton Schultz (+0.5 Rec) vs Russell Gage – Russell Gage
With Ridley out for the foreseeable future, Gage will be getting more targets; and he had a nice game last week. Give me Gage in this matchup as the Cowboys just have too many weapons to spread out targets.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Washington Football Team
Passing Yards: Tom Brady vs Taylor Heinicke (+65.5 Pass Yds) – Taylor Heinicke
I see Washington playing catch up in this game and with the bonus give me Heinicke.
Rushing Yards: Leonard Fournette vs Antonio Gibson (+17.5 Rec Yds) – Leonard Fournette
Before the last game against the Saints, Fournette had four straight games over 65 yards. With the injuries to receivers, I see the Bucs leaning more on the run game.
Receiving Yards: Mike Evans vs Terry Mclaurin (+7.5 Rec Yds) – Mike Evans
Heinicke has been up and down being able to get McLaurin the ball. With Godwin and Brown most likely not playing, Brady will be targeting Evans quite a bit.
Receptions: J.D. Mckissic vs Ricky Seals-Jones (+1.5 Rec) – JD Mckissic
With the Bucs pass rush, I see Heinicke dumping the ball off a lot to Mckissic and giving him the edge in this one.
NFL Betting: Rapid Fire Sunday 4 PM Game
Minnesota Vikings @ Los Angeles Chargers
Passing Yards: Justin Herbert vs Kirk Cousins (+24.5 Pass Yds) – Justin Herbert
The Vikings like to run the ball more than the Chargers, 40% to 35%, so even with the bonus, I see Herbert winning this one.
Rushing Yards: Dalvin Cook vs Austin Ekeler (+28.5 Rush Yds) – Dalvin Cook
Ekeler is a great player but does much of his work through the air, so I think Cook will win this matchup.
Receiving Yards: Adam Thielen vs Mike Williams (+4.5 Rec Yds) – Adam Thielen
Mike Williams has been banged up and not been having big games lately, Thielen had a quiet game last week but I think he will bounce back to have a good game.
Receptions: Tyler Conklin (+0.5 Rec) vs Jared Cook – Tyler Conklin
Conklin seems to be a more consistent target in the Vikings offense than Jared Cook.
Receptions: Keenan Allen vs Justin Jefferson (+1.5 Rec) – Keenan Allen
Keenan Allen has been on a tear lately. He has 23 receptions in the last three games while Jefferson only has 13 in the last three.
NFL Betting: Rapid Fire Sunday Night Game
Kansas City Chiefs @ Las Vegas Raiders
Passing Yards: Patrick Mahomes vs Derek Carr (+4.5 Pass Yds) – Derek Carr
This is a weird one but the Chiefs offense has not looked right for most of the season. The Raiders have been able to pass the ball for more yards the past few games. Give me Carr.
Rushing Yards: Josh Jacobs vs Darrel Williams (+10.5 RushYds) – Darrel Williams
The Chiefs have found that they need to run the ball more as the passing game has not been as crisp. With the bonus give me Williams in this matchup.
Receiving Yards: Travis Kelce vs Tyreek Hill (+2.5 Rec Yds) – Travis Kelce
This is a close one but I see the Raiders like many teams defending against the long pass of Hill, so Kelce will have more room over the middle.
Brandon Haye
Brandon grew up in Jacksonville, Florida and works as a health insurance data analyst. He has no children, but two fur babies - Squirt and Brownie. He and his wife, Katie, spend their time playing poker and enjoying time with their pups. Brandon is a huge Michigan Wolverine and Jacksonville Jaguars fan. He at one time was in 77 fantasy leagues and loves the game of football. Brandon started writing for The Leauge Winners in 2021.