In a game that decides who will be the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the playoffs, the Vikings are visiting the Lions for Sunday Night Football. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Detroit is favored by three points and this game carries a total of 56.5 points.
Below, I have featured my favorite Sam Darnold prop to consider from this contest.
Best Sam Darnold Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Sam Darnold O 294.5 Passing Yards (-120)
Darnold has had an incredible first season with the Vikings and his magical campaign should continue in this crucial matchup with the Lions. This season, Darnold ranks fourth in yards per pass (8.4), fourth in passing yards (4,153 yards), fifth in passing touchdowns (35) and ninth in completion percentage (68.1%). The veteran just threw for a season-high 377 yards vs. the Packers in his last start and this Sunday’s matchup vs. the Lions is the best matchup Darnold could ask for.
Decimated by injuries, Detroit’s defense has fallen off a cliff after a strong start. When comparing every team’s last three games, the Lions are allowing the most yards per pass (9.5) and most passing yards in the NFL by a wide margin (1,108). During this three-game stretch, quarterbacks facing Detroit have had the longest time to throw in the league at 3.14 seconds and every quarterback that has gone against Detroit has finished with at least 336 passing yards.
Evident from its massive 56.5-point total, which is the largest total the NFL has seen this season, this pivotal matchup should be a full-blown shootout and Darnold should easily surpass his 294.5-passing yard prop. Furthermore, with this matchup being so appealing, attacking Darnold on the ladder for some alternate lines is a sharp move. For example, on DraftKings Sportsbook, Darnold currently carries +330 odds to throw for 350+ passing yards.
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