Welcome to our parlay and player prop research for the Week 6 NFL slate.
Week six of the NFL season wraps up with an intriguing clash between the Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Chargers. While both teams have encountered their fair share of challenges in recent weeks, this matchup promises to be incredibly exciting.
The Cowboys, who initially appeared as a top contender in the NFL, have stumbled with two early season losses. Mike McCarthy’s team are coming off a defeat against the 49ers, following their earlier loss to the Cardinals in week three.
On the other hand, the Chargers have had their fair share of injury setbacks, missing key players like Austin Ekeler and Mike Williams. Despite these hurdles, they've managed a 2-2 start to the season and are looking to find their rhythm. The return of Ekeler adds an element of excitement to this highly anticipated Monday night matchup.
In the last two seasons, Ekeler has consistently found the end zone. He’s recorded a touchdown in each of the last seven home games. While this upcoming matchup presents a challenge as the Dallas Cowboys boast one of the league's most formidable defenses, it's worth noting that the Cowboys' defense allows an average of 123.4 rushing yards per game, ranking them 21st in the league.
However, it doesn't seem to matter how stout the opposing defense is when Ekeler gets his hands on the ball. His dynamic playmaking ability suggests that he's capable of producing regardless of the situation. So, whether it's against a formidable defense like the Dallas Cowboys or any other, Austin Ekeler's return to the Chargers' lineup promises to be a game-changer.
CeeDee Lamb remains Dak Prescott's favorite target, he is currently averaging 71.6 receiving yards per game this season. Meanwhile, the Chargers also possess the league's worst passing defense, allowing nearly 300 receiving yards and three touchdowns per game. Look for both Lamb and Prescott to exploit opportunities against the league's worst passing defense.
Furthermore, Lamb excels against teams ranked in the bottom quartile for passing yards allowed. He is averaging 87.6 receiving yards from the last two seasons and has also gone over his line in four out of five games against such opponents. Expect Lamb to shine in a high-stakes game that both teams must win for playoff contention.
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Despite being one of the best young quarterbacks in the league, Herbert has faced some challenges in games when pitted against above-average passing defenses. Herbert has gone under his line in each of the last five games (where Ekeler has played) against the best passing passing defenses in the league.
The Cowboys boast the league's second-best passing defense, allowing a mere average of 168.6 passing yards per game and with the anticipated return of running back Austin Ekeler, it's likely that the Chargers will adjust their offensive strategy to incorporate more running plays.
Ekeler's presence can significantly impact the Chargers' game plan, providing a dynamic dimension to the Chargers' offense. The balance between Herbert's arm and Ekeler's ground game will be a key aspect to watch.
We are going to be featuring one parlay which we believe has great upside potential for this game. Our parlay has two legs, first with Austin Ekeler to record a touchdown in his return and then second is for CeeDee Lamb to record 40+ receiving yards.
As we went through earlier, Ekeler has recorded a touchdown in each of the last seven home games while Lamb has gone over 40+ receiving yards in each of his last 13 away games. When combined, this parlay has an implied odds of -350 based on home/away games from this and last season. While it is currently being offered for -134 on FanDuel.
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