First-drive bets make it so NFL bettors don’t have to sweat the entire game. Simplebet has broken down some notable trends centered around first-drive bets that could help DraftKings Sportsbook NFL bettors make sound decisions in Week 3.
Thursday
New England Patriots at New York Jets
Each Team 1st Drive: NY Jets – NE Patriots Punt (+200)
These two teams have neither allowed nor generated amazing offensive drives to open games through the season’s first two weeks. The Jets offense has punted in its first two opening drives of the season, and the Jets defense has forced two punts in its first two opening drives of the season. The same exact things can be said of the Patriots.
Also, under the ever-glamorous statistical category of “most punts per game,” the Patriots rank fifth. The Jets aren’t far behind at 10th.
Sunday
Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints
1st NO Saints Drive Result Grouped: Offensive Score (-105)
New Orleans has logged 11 first-half drives to open the season. Each of those drives resulted in the Saints scoring. Eight of those 11 drives resulted in a touchdown.
1st NO Saints Drive – TD Scorer: Alvin Kamara (+700)
Kamara has been explosive to open the regular season. He has double the amount of touchdowns of any other running back, thanks in large part to his four-touchdown performance in Week 2.
Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons
1st KC Chiefs Drive Result Grouped: Offensive Score- (-115)
The Chiefs have been efficient to open games through the season’s first two weeks. Both of their offensive opening drives have resulted in scores.
Kansas City will also face a Falcons defense that’s allowed for quite a bit of scoring to happen, even though neither Atlanta game has been high-scoring. The Falcons allowed Pittsburgh to score on six of its 10 offensive drives in Week 1. The Eagles then scored on four of their eight drives in Week 2 vs. Atlanta.
Rashee Rice: Catch a Pass in 1st KC Chiefs Drive (-135)
Rice has been one of Patrick Mahomes’ got-to guys to open games. In each of KC’s opening drives, Rice has a reception. Those catches have helped him get inside the top 15 for most receptions this season.
Monday
Jacksonville Jaguars at Buffalo Bills
1st BUF Bills Drive to Cross Opponent’s 20 Yard Line: Yes (+115)
Buffalo has had nine first-half offensive drives this season. One was cut short by clock at the half, but six resulted in the Bills crossing their opponent’s 20-yard line.
1st JAX Jaguars Drive Result: Punt (-115)
Jacksonville’s scuffling offense has been forced to punt on both opening drives this season.
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