Island NFL games bring in the numbers -- and the bets. In an attempt to boost gamer bankrolls, this only occasionally profitable bettor will attempt to stack greenbacks. As always, fade or follow -- that’s up to you.
The Pick: Caleb Williams 25+ rush yards at Eagles (+108, DraftKings)
In a bygone era, Black Friday sales were the definition of “chaos.” Box stores would fling open doors around midnight as a pack of patrons squeezed through doors, stampeding down aisles to grab 2-for-1 scented candles.
As someone who experienced multiple door-buster sales trying to score limited edition items for the kids, they were frenetic, foolish and downright bananas. At one point, this casual observer witnessed fisticuffs fly over a $3 waffle iron. Yes … a waffle iron.
Online shopping has forever changed Black Friday. Far more convenient, buyers now can net discount specials days in advance. No more craziness. No more outlandish idiocy. Frankly, it’s missed.
Channeling a throwback soccer mom in full sprint down the Wal-mart aisle in search of a Tickle Me Elmo, Williams is destined to make a mad dash of his own on Black Friday.
Per usual under DC Vic Fangio, Philadelphia relishes applying intense heat. This season, they’ve generated pocket pressure on 22.1% of opposing quarterback dropbacks. As a result, rattled passers have regularly called their own number, scrambling for an average of 29.8 yards per game. Overall, the Eagles have allowed the ninth-most rush yards to the position.
Williams possesses a supreme read-and-react knack. When given green grass, he’s very inclined to motor. His 17.2% carry share ranks No. 13 in the NFL. In 11 contests, he’s netted 5.1 carries per game, 5.23 yards per carry and 26.6 rush yards per game. Most notably, he’s sprinted for at least 24 yards in five straight.
The above number is quite the deal. Make the mad dash and grab a ticket.
NO CONTEXT PARLAY PLAY: SGP - Saquon Barkley 78.5u rush yards, Colston Loveland 2.5o receptions (+212, DK)