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Ashton Jeanty anytime TD.
Jeanty is expected to get a heavy workload and Pete Carroll’s desire to run the football will see the highly-touted first-round pick get multiple goal-to-go carries, albeit against a tough Patriots defense.
Chuba Hubbard 1 and 2 anytime TD’s.
Hubbard and the Panthers run game are the focal point of Dave Canales’ offense as they look to open up the play action game for Bryce Young. Fresh off shiny new contract, expect Hubbard to be getting serious goal volume. The Jaguars have an entirely new coaching regime under first year NFL DC Anthony Campanile, which could certainly see road bumps early in the season.
Bengals -6.5 alternate spread.
Fool me once, shame on you. Lose three straight home openers? Shame on the Bengals. Their slow starts have led to serious repercussions in the Zac Taylor tenure with only two playoff berths despite their high octane offense and star QB/WR trio. The Bengals starters played more snaps this preseason and will beat up on a Browns team that they overlooked in the opener two years ago.
Chris Olave to record 70+ receiving yards.
Concussions have derailed an awesome career, but Olave had a healthy offseason and has only been held under 50 receiving yards in five career home games. Four of those came against divisional opponents, while he has surpassed the 50 yard mark 13 times, including six games of 70+ yards. The Saints are 5-1 in their last six home openers and won’t lay down in week one simply because they’re projected to have a poor season.
Rashod Bateman longest reception ladder up to 40+ yards.
Bateman’s deep-threat ability was on display the last time the Ravens and Bills squared off, while the Bills have a shaky secondary due to injuries to start the season. I’d expect two deep targets for Bateman and the opportunity to take the top off as the Bills look to deal with the Ravens run game.
Parlay: Ashton Jeanty TD + Chuba Hubbard TD + Derrick Henry TD.
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