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. *Note* NFL betting lines are subject to change after the publication of this piece.
I will be following up on the success or failure each week. With that said, let’s get started.
NFL Betting: Rapid Fire Sunday 1 PM Games
Cleveland @ Minnesota
Passing Yards: Kirk Cousins vs Baker Mayfield (+25.5 Pass Yds) – Kirk Cousins
Both teams like to run the ball and use play-action passes to attack down the field. With the Vikings having a worse defense, Cousins has been having to pass the ball more. Even with the bonus I have Cousins with more yards in this game.
Rushing Yards: Nick Chubb vs Kareem Hunt (+39.5 Rush Yds) – Nick Chubb
This one is tough because it is such a big bonus in yards on the Hunt side. But in two of three games, Chubb has had 40 or more yards than Hunt. Chubb has 19 more carries this season than Hunt and with that volume, I will take Chubb since he is so efficient with opportunities.
Receiving Yards: Justin Jefferson vs Odell Beckham (+17.5 Rec Yds) – Odell Beckham
Beckham had a strong performance in his first game back from injury with 5 catches on 9 targets for 77 yards. With Jarvis Landry out, there isn’t many receiving options on the Browns outside of Beckham, whereas the Vikings have Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen.
Receptions: Adam Thielen vs Tyler Conklin (+2.5 Receptions) – Adam Thielen
Conklin had eight targets in Week 3, but only four targets in Week 1 and Week 2. The TE position does not get enough looks in the Vikings offense so even with the bonus I prefer Thielen on this one.
Carolina @ Dallas
Passing Yards: Dak Prescott vs Sam Darnold (+19.5 Pass Yds) – Dak Prescott
Even though Darnold has more passing yards per game, I put my faith in Prescott in this one. The Panthers have an improved defense and will be stout against the run. Losing Jaycee Horn to injury, the Panthers pass defense will not be as strong.
Rushing Yards: Ezekiel Elliott vs Chuba Hubbard (+11.5 Rush Yds) – Ezekiel Elliott
Elliott struggled in his first game but has looked solid in the last two. Even with the bonus for Hubbard, I see the Panthers having to do much more of their work offensively through the air.
Receiving Yards: DJ Moore vs CeeDee Lamb (+2.5 Rec Yds) – DJ Moore
DJ Moore has less potential players that will take targets away from him than CeeDee Lamb, and I believe Moore will see more yards because of it. Especially in a pass-heavy approach with McCaffrey out.
Receptions: Dalton Schultz (+2.5 Receptions) vs Amari Cooper – Amari Cooper
Dalton Shultz came on strong last week, but he’s also disappeared in games this season. Cooper is banged up, but should see a lot more actiont his week.
Receptions: Terrace Marshall (+0.5 Receptions) vs Robby Anderson – Terrace Marshall
Robby Anderson has seemingly become solely a deep threat on this offense, where Marshall is starting to get utilized more. With Dan Arnold gone, I think it benefits Marshall the most.
NFL Betting: Rapid Fire Sunday 4 PM Game
Arizona @ LA Rams
Passing Yards: Matthew Stafford vs Kyler Murray (+26.5 Pass Yds) – Matthew Stafford
Both players are Top-6 in passing yards this season, but the Rams defense is superior. Kyler also uses his legs quite a bit, so if this prop were total yards, I would take him. But in just passing yards, I think Stafford will be able to take advantage of the Arizona secondary.
Receiving Yards: D’Andre Hopkins (+20.5 Rec Yds) vs Cooper Kupp – Cooper Kupp
Cooper Kupp has been the favorite target for Matthew Stafford this season, and gets massive yardage for it. Hopkins is an elite receiver, but I think Kupp will just see much more volume.
Receptions: Robert Woods vs Chase Edmonds (+0.5 Receptions) – Robert Woods
I believe this is Robert Woods’ bounce-back game. In what may end up being a shootout, I favor Woods here.
Receptions: Tyler Higbee vs Christian Kirk (+0.5 Receptions) – Christian Kirk
Tyler Higbee may see more snaps on the field, but Kirk is generally used more in his offense. In a potentially high scoring affair, I like the possibility of high volume for Kirk over Higbee.
Receptions: A.J. Green vs Rondale Moore (+0.5 Receptions) – AJ Green
While I’m personally a big fan of Rondale Moore, his usage in this offense is a little too inconsistent. AJ Green has been showing out as of late, and I think he may be relied on more heavily in this matchup.
NFL Betting: Rapid Fire Sunday Night Game
Tampa Bay @ New England
Passing Yards: Tom Brady vs Mac Jones (+50.5 Pass Yds) – Tom Brady
50.5 yards is quite the handicap for Jones, but Brady will want to prove a point against his old team. Tampa Bay has more weapons and just a better offense. Give me Brady over Jones in this matchup.
Rushing Yards: Damien Harris (+5.5 Rushing Yards) vs Leonard Fournette – Damien Harris
Tampa Bay rotates their backs so much it’s hard to trust any of them to be featured; and the Patriots give Harris most of their carries. On top of that, I think Brady will want to throw more than usual. If the Patriots want to keep this close they will try to run the ball as much as they can. Give me Harris in this matchup.
Receiving Yards: Mike Evans vs Antonio Brown (+8.5 Rec Yds) – Mike Evans
Antonio Brown just missed a game after testing positive for COVID, so he may be a little slow going into this one. Evans has been targeted a lot more in the last two games, and I think this could be a big game for him.
Receptions: Nelson Agholor vs Cameron Brate (+0.5 Receptions) – Nelson Agholor
While I was hoping for a revenge game for Gronk, he seems doubtful to play in this game. Don’t be surprised to see this prop change very soon (if it doesn’t change prior to publishing already).
Receptions: Chris Godwin (+0.5 Receptions) vs Jakobi Meyers – Jakobi Meyers
This is my least confident pick on this slate. Give me Meyers, as I think there will be a lot of short passes by Jones to try and keep the pass rush away, and to get his confidence up. In a game which they were trailing early last week, Meyers had 14 targets. I see much of the same this week. So potentially in garbage time, Meyers gets the nod.
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.