NFL Week 17: Quick picks for most passing yards, receiving yards and more

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) handles the football in action during a game between the Chicago Bears and the Houston Texans (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire).

BetAmerica offers various prop bets on statistical leaders – both player and team – every Sunday of the NFL season. Here’s a quick look at three markets that offer props players some value this week.

Most passing yards

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (+550) is a deserving favorite for most passing yards matching up with an Atlanta Falcons defense that he torched for 390 yards just two weeks ago, but at twice the price, we’ve landed on a longshot for our top selection here.

The Texans are going through a rough season, but Deshaun Watson has quietly been fantastic

NFL Rank
4,458 Pass Yards 2nd
112.1 QB Rating 2nd
70.1 Comp % 3rd pic.twitter.com/Bs8P8hDKKu
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) December 28, 2020

Deshaun Watson (+1100) will likely have to throw early and often to keep his Houston Texans involved in their Week 17 meeting with the Tennessee Titans and their dynamic offense. Fortunately for him, the Titans allow the fifth-most passing yards per game in the NFL (271.9). Watson has thrown for no fewer than 318 yards in five of his last six outings.

Most receiving yards

Calvin Ridley and Davante Adams are co-favored at +450 in this market, and while each continues to put up spectacular numbers game after game this season, there’s a longshot that shouldn’t be overlooked here.

Mike Evans grabs TD No. 13 on the season.

A Bucs franchise record 🙌

(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/Q2KjpHBuPi
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) December 26, 2020

Mike Evans (+1700) is fresh off consecutive 100-yard games for the Bucs, one of which came against the Falcons that he’ll face on Sunday. Evans has grown to become Brady’s favorite target, so look for them to link up all game long.

Lowest-scoring team

The Cincinnati Bengals (+550) make a solid case as favorites for fewest team points on Sunday, as their 27th-rated scoring offense (20.5 points per game) meets the Baltimore Ravens’ fourth-ranked scoring defense (20.0 points allowed per game). However, the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers (+700) might make more sense in this market.

Mason Rudolph's last start vs Cleveland:
🔸 39.9 grade
🔸 23/44
🔸 1 TD/4 INTs pic.twitter.com/9tY6VOmu7t
— PFF (@PFF) December 29, 2020

The Steelers are resting their regulars against the Cleveland Browns this Sunday, including quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Pittsburgh was toiling on offense with their starters in, exceeding 20 points in only one of their last five games. With Mason Rudolph under center and the Browns hungry for their first postseason berth since 2002, the Steelers should struggle to score throughout.

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