The Gaming Juice’s resident truffle pig, Brad Evans, constantly scours the ‘books to find market inefficiencies tied to various player props. Below are bets he's locked in for Week 2. Fade or follow? That, of course, is up to you.
(Note: All bets are worth 1 unit plus the juice. Example: -115 = 1.15 units wagered.)
1. Ja’Marr Chase 90+ receiving yards vs. Jaguars (+100, ESPN Bet) -- One of several high-profiled wide receivers who torpedoed fantasy franchises -- particularly those in guillotine leagues -- in Week 1, Chase returns to the Queen City aiming to right all the painful wrongs. Over the last three seasons coming off a sub-50 yard performance -- a span of 10 games -- Joe Burrow’s main man has averaged an explosive 100.3 receiving yards per contest. Yep, the bounce back feels are real. His projected primary assignment, DB Tyson Campbell, ranked a modest No. 40 in pass coverage grade on Pro Football Focus in opening week action. That’s commendable, but last year he surrendered a 109.7 passer rating to his assignments. If Campbell’s true colors resurface, Chase rewards rebound investors. This bettor is backing up the truck that happens.
BetAlytics Projection: 85.9 receiving yards
2. Zach Charbonnet UNDER 46.5 rush yards at Steelers (-115, BetMGM) -- Some fantasy managers are already popping corks. After the supposed RB2 in Seattle outplayed presumed starter Kenneth Walker totaling 47 rush yards and a touchdown, Charbonnet is arriving by the truckload to investor residences. However, it’s wise to pump the “All Day!” feelings. The developing RBBC in Seattle could easily turn into a hot-hand situation. Though the UCLA product out-snapped The Third 40-to-31 in the loss versus San Francisco, the script may flip in the followup. Unexpectedly, Pittsburgh was shoved into an alternate dimension Week 1 versus the Jets. Aaron Glenn’s offensive line dominated, creating exploitable run lanes for Breece Hall. In total, the Steelers’ D-line surrendered 4.96 yards per carry to Jets RBs and ranked No. 28 in rush EPA D for the week. Embarrassing. Shrugging off the misery, expect TJ Watt and cohorts to reclaim their presumed spot among elite run Ds. Keep in mind Seattle’s offensive line ranked No. 24 in run-blocking efficiency Week 1 versus the 49ers. Fade.
BetAlytics Projection: 47.4 rush yards
3. Kayshon Boutte OVER 34.5 receiving yards at Dolphins (-110, BetMGM) -- Hardly refried ass in his 2025 debut, the under-the-radar receiver exploded versus a very beatable Raiders secondary. In total, he was targeted eight times, catching six passes for a game-best 103 yards. Even more impressive under the hood, the LSU product tallied the third-most air yards among Week 1 NFL WRs (137). Some believe what he accomplished was merely smoke and mirrors, but it’s not like peak Randy Moss is still catching passes in New England. Barring injury, Stefon Diggs should lead Mike Vrabel’s club in targets this fall, but Boutte will earn plenty of attention from Drake Maye -- especially on explosive pass plays. With him expected to draw CB Rasul Douglas often in coverage, the low number above is laughable. In Week 1, the veteran DB allowed 18.7 yards per catch. Equally appealing, Miami was No. 25 in dropback EPA D last week. Smack that Boutte.
BetAlytics Projection: 40.4 receiving yards
4. Bo Nix 20+ rush yards at Colts (+100, ESPN Bet) -- Bo knows calling his own number. If Nix gets anywhere close to the ground workload he pumped out in Week 1 (8 rush attempts), he should surpass the 20-yard mark — and it could be easy. His healthy 26.7 carry% against the Titans aside, Denver’s signal caller has crossed the required mark in four of his last five contests stretching back to last season and including the playoffs. Under DC Lou Anarumo, DeForest Buckner and his fellow Colts defenders are a fairly aggressive D. In their first affair of the regular season, they dialed up the pressure on 19.5% of Tua Tagovailoa dropbacks, the 11th-most in the league. No matter if accumulated on designed runs or opportunistic scrambles, Nix should notch enough tucks to cash the alluring plus money outlined above.
BetAlytics Projection: 18.2 rush yards
5. CeeDee Lamb OVER 0.5 rush yards vs. Giants (+100, BetMGM) -- Rock-bottom degeneracy. That’s where this adventurous gambler calls home. Unequivocally, this is for the fellow sickos in attendance. Will Dallas OC Klayton Adams dial up one rush qualifying play for his all-world wide receiver? More importantly, if chucked a Dak Prescott pass behind the line of scrimmage, will the buttery fingered Lamb secure it cleanly? Believe it or not, this wager cashed nine times a season ago. In 2024, the WR1 tallied 14 rushes for 70 yards, averaging 5.0 yards per carry. Fun fact: he’s recorded at least one ground yard in three of his past five games versus the rival Giants. Whether achieved on a jet sweep, behind-the-line pass or direct handoff, all that’s required is a single opportunity. After Lamb’s drops-filled showing in the opener, build his confidence early, Adams.
BetAlytics Projection: 0.6 rush yards
Season record: 2-3, -1.10 units