As we enter Week 9 of the NFL, the prospects for three former Oregon Ducks are improving. With Troy Franklin in the mix, Bo Nix has the Denver offense on the upswing. The Chargers have won two of their last three games under Justin Herbert.
This week’s exploitable passing matchups make quarterbacks Nix and Herbert attractive targets for NFL prop bets. Herbert has been able to overcome wide receiver injuries and losses, and Nix is starting to establish himself as a credible dual threat.
For NFL Week 9, we offer the top player props for Nix, Herbert, and Franklin. Follow your favorite Ducks alumni and cash out for more fun.
Note: To guarantee you receive the best odds, check lines closer to game time. Odds are based on the best value our analysts find as of publication.
Best player props for Broncos vs. Ravens and Chargers vs. Browns
Bo Nix 2+ TD passes vs. Baltimore
The best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook are +200.
For the time being at least, Nix is assisting Denver in swiftly eradicating the odor of past quarterbacking seasons. The Broncos have won five of their last six games, and he has played a big part in that success.
This week, Denver faces a formidable opponent in the Ravens, a squad that could win the AFC Championship this year. However, Baltimore’s pass defense is problematic and lacks the style of previous Ravens teams, who were based on a front-to-back defensive.
With 17 TD passes given up, Baltimore is tied for the second-highest most in the NFL. In three of his last four games, Nix has passed for two or more touchdowns. Nix will lead the way in passing touchdowns if the Broncos can score a lot of points while playing from behind or staying close. This season, Denver’s running backs have only rushed for three touchdowns.
Justin Herbert over 31.5 passing attempts vs. Cleveland
Bet365’s best odds are -120.
Under offensive coordinator Greg Roman, it seemed early in the season that the Chargers would prioritize a run-heavy assault. However, it makes sense that he has given Herbert greater freedom to open up the passing game in recent weeks. The Los Angeles quarterback is by far the team’s finest offensive talent.
The Chargers star has tried more than thirty-two passes in the last three games. When playing from behind, the game script prevents him from piling up further attempts. The one loss was by two points, and Los Angeles has won two of its previous three games.
The Chargers take on the Cleveland Browns and quarterback Jameis Winston this week. Winston is a gunner who isn’t scared to sling it against any opponent, despite Los Angeles’s strong pass defense. In a game with a lot of passing, we might see the two quarterbacks as the focal point.
Troy Franklin over 21.5 receiving Yards vs. Baltimore
The best odds at FanDuel Sportsbook are -114.
After receiving five passes for 50 yards in Week 7, Franklin appeared to be poised to play a bigger role in the Denver passing game. He grabbed his first NFL touchdown pass in the prior game against the formidable Chargers pass defense.
But against Carolina last week, Franklin only managed to catch one ball for six yards. In order to help you profit from this prop, watch for Nix to ensure that he keeps his former Oregon passing partner engaged in the offensive flow. In the NFL, Baltimore has given up the most receiving yards to opposition wide receivers.
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