The Commanders look to keep their dream season alive against the juggernaut Lions in Saturday’s NFC Divisional Round showdown. Jayden Daniels is having an all-time rookie run and has turned this former joke of a franchise into a bona fide contender.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Washington is currently a 9.5-point underdog, with the game’s total set at 55.5 points. Below, I’ve detailed my favorite prop bets centered around Daniels in this pivotal contest.
Best Jayden Daniels Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Jayden Daniels Over 233.5 Passing Yards (-110)
How can you spark a massive upset? It’s a question every January, and one Jayden Daniels will be pondering heading into Ford Field. Detroit is coming off a bye, but plenty of teams have looked sluggish coming off the extended time away. It’s a cliché but true regardless: Washington has to start fast.
The Commanders’ backfield has recently been a disaster. In the Wild Card matchup against Tampa, Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler had 18 total attempts and averaged 2.38 yards per carry. Daniels himself was largely a nonfactor with his legs, but having no support on the ground forced Washington to trust their aerial attack.
In the last three games he’s finished, Daniels has thrown for 35 passes in each and crossed the 234-yard threshold twice. He is great at navigating a messy pocket and is a master at keeping plays alive. Unlike other dual-threat stars, Daniels keeps his head up when he rolls out. He’s always looking to make something happen with his arm. Add in the fact that the wide receiver room has routinely stepped up, and Daniels should have the volume to soar past this line.
Jayden Daniels Under 0.5 Interceptions (+115)
A rookie on the road in front of a raucous crowd and against a top-ten defense is likely to turn the ball over—there’s no question. Jayden Daniels isn’t the average first-year signal caller. He prioritizes taking care of the rock and maximizing possessions.
Detroit’s weakness is its secondary. Kirby Joseph and Brian Branch are ball hawks but can also be overaggressive and susceptible to allowing chunk gains. Daniels is a specimen and will likely keep this game competitive heading into the fourth quarter. Expect him to do his part and keep the ball out of harm’s way.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, parlaying these two plays is +292 odds.
