The Packers are hosting the Panthers for Week 8’s edition of Thursday Night Football. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Green Bay is favored by 3.5 points, and this game carries a total of 47.5 points.
Let’s dive into the top Jordan Love prop bet for Thursday’s matchup.
Jordan Love Passing Yards Prop Bet for Packers vs. Panthers
Jordan Love U 262.5 Passing Yards (-111)
Love has racked up a ton of passing yards this season. The quarterback is fourth in the NFL in passing yards per game (279.7), and he has cleared 262.5 in 5-of-7 games. However, Love fell short of 200 yards in those two other games, and some of his statistics are worrisome, as Love ranks 15th in YPA (7.2) and 20th in passer rating (90.3). Deshaun Watson and J.J. McCarthy both notably rank ahead of Love in passer rating, just to name a few.
Love simply hasn’t been as efficient as it seems, and this matchup vs. the Panthers isn’t optimal for passers. Carolina ranks first in pace, but the Panthers have a true run-funnel defense, allowing the most yards per rush (5.2) and the fifth-fewest yards per pass (6.3). Only two of the six starting quarterbacks who have faced Carolina have cleared 262.5 passing yards.
In addition to the Panthers being a run-funnel defense, the Packers finally have Josh Jacobs back, and Green Bay is likely to be playing with a lead as a 3.5-point home favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook. This is an ideal situation for the Packers to rely on their ground game and for Love to see less volume, making him a strong bet for under 262.5 passing yards.
