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Detroit Lions, where has that been hiding all year?
The 2021 NFL season brought the Detroit Lions their most uplifting moment this past weekend when they transformed from being a double-digit underdog to a double-digit victor. They achieved an impressive 30-12 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, leaving no doubt about their dominance.
As a result, the participation of offensive players in the Lions NFL games provided a boost to several of your prop bets.
Despite having a poor overall record of 2-11-1 and being in contention for the top pick in the NFL Draft, the Lions have surprisingly performed well against the spread in the Michigan sports betting market. With a record of 9-5, they have one of the better results compared to other teams in the league.
Every week, we continue to assess the progress of player goals in the season-long NFL prop bets.
The Lions are optimistic about discovering a winning streak this Sunday, despite being considered a humble road underdog against the Atlanta Falcons.
Keep in mind that in a 17-game season, each week represents approximately 5.9% of the total season. Therefore, with 14 games played, the Lions have reached the 82.4% milestone in the campaign.
Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons: Week 16 NFL Odds
Detroit Lions DraftKings special prop bets
Alongside traditional team futures, DraftKings Sportsbook also provided a range of distinctive regular-season betting markets and parlay combinations.
D’Andre Swift over 51.5 receptions AND Breshad Perriman (now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers) over 740.5 receiving yards, +250
Swift had 56 receptions, while Perriman accumulated 82 yards.
It is important to mention that this bet was almost certain to fail once Perriman did not secure a permanent roster spot during the offseason. However, Swift has also not played since Thanksgiving Day, which will have significant consequences throughout this list.
Jamaal Williams over 725.5 rushing yards AND T.J. Hockenson over 5.5 receiving touchdowns, +225
Williams amassed a total of 459 yards, while Hockenson scored an impressive 4 touchdowns.
It is worth mentioning that unfortunately, Hockenson’s season came to an end last week due to hand surgery, rendering this bet and all his season-long props unsuccessful. Additionally, Williams’ absence for the past two games further contributed to the challenges faced in this prop market due to injuries.
Jared Goff over 21.5 touchdown passes AND D’Andre Swift over 7.5 rushing touchdowns AND T.J. Hockenson over 775.5 receiving yards, +550
Goff has thrown for 17 touchdowns, Swift has scored 4 touchdowns, and Hockenson has accumulated 583 yards.
Please take note of Hockenson’s situation mentioned above. It’s quite unfortunate.
Romeo Okwara over 8.5 sacks AND Amon-Ra St. Brown over 500.5 receiving yards, +275
Okwara recorded 1 sack, while St. Brown accumulated a total of 601 yards.
It should be noted that Okwara’s season came to an abrupt end in Week 4 after suffering a torn Achilles tendon against the Bears. It seems there is a pattern here, as St. Brown, on the other hand, had a consistently impressive performance throughout 2021.
Lions-focused DraftKings match prop bets
In addition, DraftKings offered several head-to-head bets featuring players from the Lions.
More passing yards: Jared Goff (-150) vs. Ryan Fitzpatrick (+115)
Goff threw for a total of 3,007 yards, while Fitzpatrick only managed to throw for a mere 13 yards.
It is worth mentioning that Ryan Fitzpatrick will be undergoing hip surgery, which means that those who placed bets on Goff will come out as winners in this situation.
More passing touchdowns: Jared Goff (-110) vs. Zach Wilson (-120)
Goff scored 17 touchdowns, whereas Wilson only managed to score 6.
It is important to mention that Goff’s impressive three-touchdown performance last Sunday practically seals the deal on this bet.
More rushing yards: D’Andre Swift (-165) vs. Mike Davis (+120)
Swift has accumulated a total of 555 yards, while Davis has managed to gain 403 yards.
It is worth mentioning that Swift had assumed control, but his injury significantly impacts the outcome of this bet.
More rushing touchdowns: D’Andre Swift (-130) vs. David Montgomery (+100)
Swift and Montgomery both scored 4 touchdowns each.
It’s worth mentioning that the uncertainty surrounding Swift applies to Montgomery as well. However, it’s important to note that Montgomery has only managed to score once on the ground since November began. If you chose Swift, you might want to keep your fingers crossed for some positive results.
Select Detroit Lions 2021 NFL player prop bets
Jared Goff NFL props
So far in 2021, the total passing yards amount to 3,007.
- At FanDuel Sportsbook, the betting line is set at 4,015.5 with odds of -112 for both over and under.
- The DraftKings line is set at 3,995.5 with odds of -115 in both directions.
- The BetMGM Sportsbook offers a line of 3,995.5 with (-110) odds for both sides.
Passing touchdowns (17)
- The odds for DraftKings are 20.5 (over -110, under -120).
- The BetMGM line for this event is set at 20.5, with the over option having odds of -115 and the under option having odds of -110.
Interceptions (8)
- The over/under for DraftKings is set at 13.5, with both the over and under options having odds of -115.
It is worth mentioning that unless there is a significant increase in turnovers towards the end of the season, Goff’s number of interceptions seems unlikely to surpass expectations. Additionally, achieving four touchdowns in the final three weeks is feasible. However, reaching the required yardage without a standout performance will be challenging.
T.J. Hockenson NFL props
Receiving yards (583)
- FanDuel is offering a total score prediction of 775.5 for a particular event, with the odds for the over set at -118 and the under at -108.
- The over/under for DraftKings is set at 770.5, with odds of -115 for both the over and the under.
- The over/under for BetMGM is set at 775.5 with odds of -110 for each option.
Receiving touchdowns (4)
- The odds for DraftKings are 5 for over (with a line of -120) and 5 for under (with a line of -110).
Receptions (61)
- The over/under for DraftKings is set at 77.5, with both options priced at -115.
Just a reminder: For the third time… Ugh.
D’Andre Swift NFL props
Rushing yards (555)
- FanDuel offers a line of 875.5 with odds of -102 for the over and -126 for the under.
- The DraftKings line for this event is set at 900.5, with the over option having odds of -110 and the under option having odds of -120.
- The over/under for BetMGM is set at 900.5, with each option having odds of -110.
Rushing touchdowns (4)
- The DraftKings over/under line for this event is set at 8.5, with the over option having odds of +110 and the under option having odds of -140.
Receptions (56)
- The over/under line for DraftKings is set at 52.5 with each side having odds of -110.
It is worth mentioning that receptions indicate a win, while rushing yards and touchdowns are likely to favor the unders due to D’Andre Swift’s shoulder injury.
Romeo Okwara NFL props
Sacks (1)
- The odds for DraftKings are 7.5 with a +110 for over and -140 for under.
It is worth mentioning that the Achilles tendon tear also has an impact on this bet.
