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 a slight improvement as I went 7 of 16 with one push. I really took a big hit on the Sunday Night Game going 1 out of 5. Now overall I am 14-20-1.
*Note* NFL betting lines are subject to change after the publication of this piece.
NFL Betting: Rapid Fire Sunday 1 PM Games
Kansas City @ Washington
Passing Yards: Patrick Mahomes vs Taylor Heinicke (+49.5 Pass Yds) – Taylor Heinicke
I see this game being high-scoring, as the Chiefs defense has been bad all year. The bonus of 49.5 is just too much. The WFT should be in catch-up mode most of the game.
Rushing Yards: Antonio Gibson vs Darrel Williams (+20.5 Rush Yds) – Darrel Williams
I am a big fan of Gibson but he shares time with JD Mckissic, and even loses out on some red-zone work. Since they will be in catch up mode I see more passing and the bonus should put Darrel Williams on top.
Receiving Yards: Tyreek Hill vs Travis Kelce (+2.5 Rec Yds) – Travis Kelce
This is a tough one for me, as I think it is a toss-up. But I feel the WFT will put more attention on Hill and try to limit big plays, allowing Kelce to get chunks across the middle.
Receptions: Terry McLaurin vs Ricky Seals-Jones (+3.5 Rec) – Ricky Seals-Jones
Seals-Jones filled in nicely for Logan Thomas last week with five receptions and is a nice athletic target. I love McLaurin but the 3.5 reception bonus is just too much not to take.
LA Chargers @ Baltimore
Passing Yards: Justin Herbert vs Lamar Jackson (+59.5 Pass Yds) – Lamar Jackson
This is a huge bonus for Lamar Jackson; and while I don’t think he repeats his performance against the Colts, he will still have a solid day. I think this could be a high scoring game and the Ravens should be getting Rashod Bateman back.
Rushing Yards: Austin Ekeler vs Latavius Murray (+20.5 Rush Yds) – Austin Ekeler
The Ravens don’t dedicate carries to any of their backs. Even with the bonus I am not sure what the total will be for Murray. Ekeler has been on a hot streak and I see that continuing this week.
Receiving Yards: Keenan Allen vs Marquise Brown (+13.5 Rec Yds) – Marquise Brown
Marquise Brown has been very good lately and has over 90 yards in three straight games. Keenan Allen has been under 80 in the past three games. With the return of Bateman, Brown should get even less attention by the defense.
Receptions: Mark Andrews vs Jared Cook (+2.5 Rec) – Mark Andrews
Cook has the nice bonus, but Andrews is more reliable. I see him getting open over the middle more and has been consistent with at least 5 receptions in the last four games.
NFL Betting: Rapid Fire Sunday 4 PM Game
Arizona @ Cleveland
Passing Yards: Kyler Murray vs Baker Mayfield (+26.5 Pass Yds) – Baker Mayfield
With Nick Chubb out and going against a potent offense, I think Baker will have to pass more. The bonus pushes this one in favor of Baker for me.
Rushing Yards: Kareem Hunt vs James Conner (+28.5 Rush Yds) – Kareem Hunt
James Conner is not overly efficient and shares time with Chase Edmonds. Kareem Hunt will get the majority of the carries without Chubb, so he get the nod.
Receptions: Odell Beckham (+0.5 Rec) vs A.J. Green – AJ Green
It is crazy that I am picking Green in this one, but I just do not feel confident in the connection between Beckham and Baker. Green is not overly efficient but has been getting targeted quite a bit from Kyler Murray.
Receptions: Rondale Moore (+0.5 Rec) vs Christian Kirk – Rondale Moore
This is another close matchup but I just see Rondale getting the edge. He is starting to close the gap in how many routes he runs a game.
NFL Betting: Rapid Fire Sunday Night Game
Seattle @ Pittsburgh
Passing Yards: Ben Roethlisberger vs Geno Smith (+33.5 Pass Yds) – Geno Smith
Give me Geno Smith in this one. The Seahawks are without Chris Carson. If they struggle to run the ball, they may have to play catchup.
Rushing Yards: Najee Harris vs Alex Collins (+19.5 Rushing Yards) – Najee Harris
Even with the 19.5 bonus, I do not see Collins having much success. It seems that Harris is starting to get that running game going with 122 yards last week.
Receiving Yards: Diontae Johnson vs Chase Claypool (+4.5 Rec yds) – Chase Claypool
I think Johnson will have more receptions but Claypool usually is targeted farther down the field. I think he will win this matchup.
Receptions: DK Metcalf vs Tyler Lockett (+0.5 Receptions) – DK Metcalf
I do not think Geno Smith has the same chemistry with Tyler Lockett that Russell Wilson does. Smith seemed to favor Metcalf last week when he came in. I believe will look for the receiver that can win the jump ball catches.
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.