All odds taken from Bet365 (UK) and were accurate at the time of writing.

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Week 7 “Big Bet” covers four players across two of the most exciting games of the weekend.

New England Patriots @ Jacksonville Jaguars

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In what was a bad week all round for Jacksonville last week, Brian Thomas Jr was held to three catches on six targets, for just twenty-seven yards. But prior to last week, Thomas had averaged 79.4 receiving yards per game on the year.

In week six though, the rookie faced a Bears defense that has allowed the sixth-fewest passing yards on the year, as opposed to the New England Patriots, who have allowed the seventh-most.

I really can’t envisage Thomas putting up such disappointing numbers at Wembley.

If you read my start/sit article for this weekend, you’ll know that I’m also backing Patriots receiver Demario Douglas in this one.

To put it simply, Douglas is coming off of a ninety-two yard receiving game in week six and is now the team’s leading receiver. He is also facing a Jaguars team that have allowed the most passing yards on the year, so plenty of reason for optimism.

Brian Thomas Jr and Demario Douglas 50+ receiving yards 9/4

Seattle Seahawks @ Atlanta Falcons

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Through six weeks, the Atlanta Falcons defense have allowed the highest completion percentage (75.3) to opposing quarterbacks in the NFL. They also have the second-lowest quarterback pressure percentage in the league, lower than only the Carolina Panthers.

Whilst it may be a conscious decision by the Falcons to contain, rather than press, it should suit Geno Smith perfectly. The Seattle QB is currently third in the NFL in “on target” throws, and has the sixth-fewest intended air yards per attempt.

One huge benefactor of this has been Kenneth Walker III, who is tied with Chuba Hubbard for the fourth most targets among running backs on the year.

Walker is coming off of back to back games of eight targets, catching fifteen of sixteen, and I fully expect the Falcons to facilitate similar usage in week seven.

Kenneth Walker III 6+ receptions 15/4

Carolina Panthers @ Washington Commanders

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I’ll keep this one pretty simple, because it is.

Chuba Hubbard is on a four-game streak with over ninety rushing yards.

The Washington Commanders have allowed the fifth-most rushing yards, per attempt, this season.

Jayden Daniels, aside from last weeks game against the league’s top run defense, has rushed for 88, 44, 39, 47 and 82 yards this year.

The Carolina Panthers have allowed the third-most total rushing yards in the NFL.

Chuba Hubbard 75+ rushing yards, Jayden Daniels 25+ rushing yards 27/20

Las Vegas Raiders @ LA Rams – New York Jets @ Pittsburgh Steelers

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I the first of two cross-game bets in this article, I’m backing two of the most feared pass rushers in the league against two veteran pocket passers.

Aaron Rodgers looked hobbled and fed up by the end of Monday night’s showdown with the Bills. His mobility is now clearly not what it once was and his offensive line continues to come under intense scrutiny.

Matthew Stafford meanwhile, has faced the third highest pressure percentage in the NFL this season, behind just Deshaun Watson and Jacoby Brissett.

Looking at stats through the first six weeks, Rodgers and Stafford are both top six among QB’s in both hits taken and sacks. Whilst that makes bad reading for both players, Stafford has managed it having played a game less.

Looking to put the former Super Bowl winners on their backsides this weekend are two of the scariest men on earth.

Both T.J Watt and Maxx Crosby should prove too much for their respective opponents this weekend, which would mean some Monday morning bruises for Rodgers and Stafford.

Maxx Crosby and T.J Watt to both record a sack 1.34/1

BIG BET OF THE WEEK

Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings – Baltimore Ravens @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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This week’s big bet covers what should turn out to be two of the best games of the weekend.

Both Jared Goff and Baker Mayfield threw for over 300 yards last weekend as their teams stormed to huge, high-scoring wins.

They’re also both going up against pass friendly defenses that are connected to high-powered offenses, providing massive shoot-out potential.

Okay, to call the Vikings “pass friendly” is more than a stretch. Minnesota leads the league in interceptions and are top three in sacks, despite only having played five games, so actually rather unfriendly.

They are, however, giving up the third-most passing yards per game in the NFL.

The team just ahead of them in that regard, is the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens are allowing the second-most passing yards per game, thanks mostly to their incredible run defense.

Both quarterbacks will have plenty of work to do through the air as they look to compete in these games and neither is short of weapons.

I’m backing Mike Evans to bounce back from a disappointing week six. Both he and teammate Chris Godwin have five receiving touchdowns on the year, tied for first in the NFL, but that’s after an Evans injury allowed Godwin to have a massive week six.

Jameson Williams has a touchdown in each of his last two games for Detroit, making it three in five games on the year. Williams is one of the most explosive receivers in the league and is thriving opposite Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Jared Goff and Baker Mayfield 300+ passing yards, Mike Evans and Jameson Williams 1+ touchdown 59.75/1

Best of luck with whatever you decide to bet on and as always, enjoy your Sunday. The season is moving way too fast already so appreciate it while it’s here.

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