We’ve been treated to some terrific prime-time games this season, and this Sunday night matchup between the Titans and Rams should be no different. Even without Derrick Henry on the field, there are some delicious NFL player props for you to consider.
Matthew Stafford – Over 311.5 Passing Yards
The Titans’ yardage against quarterbacks has looked fairly decent over the last couple of weeks. Before he was hurt two weeks ago, Patrick Mahomes was on pace for less than 300 yards. Last week Carson Wentz managed just 231 yards, and that included an extra period of play.
But this is also the defense that gave up 343 yards to Russell Wilson and 353 yards to Josh Allen, and the offense Matthew Stafford runs is better than both.
Matthew Stafford this season:
2,477 YDS (1st in NFL)
22 TD (1st)
118.0 RTG (1st)The Rams are 7-1. pic.twitter.com/8lZHBttYhk
— StatMuse (@statmuse) October 31, 2021
Stafford threw for 251 against the Giants three weeks ago. But in three of his last four games, he’s gone over 300 yards, including games of 334 and 365. This Titans defense is not good, and Stafford and his collection of weapons are excellent.
Stafford keeps it rolling with close to 330 passing yards on Sunday night. Take this over as one of the better NFL player props of the game.
Darrell Henderson – Under 84.5 Rushing Yards
There are several reasons why the under on Darrell Henderson is the better play this Sunday.
He did rush for 90 yards last week against the Texans, but he finished under 84.5 yards each time out in the three games before that. Against the Lions two weeks ago, Henderson had just 45 yards rushing. Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp handled most of the offensive yards that week.
Expect to see something similar this week, where Stafford has a big day, eating most of the available yards and leaving Henderson to get touches in obvious running situations. That will probably net him close to 75 yards on the ground, but not any more of that.
Add in that the Titans defense has only given up more than 70 yards to one running back this season – James Robinson of the Jaguars – and the smart play on Henderson is to take the under.
A.J. Brown – Over 84.5 Receiving Yards
A healthy A.J. Brown is a dangerous A.J. Brown, and now that Derrick Henry is on the sideline, he is the star player to step up and fill the void in Tennessee.
He’s on a monster three-game tear, going for 91 yards against the Bills, 133 yards against the chiefs, and 155 yards against the Colts.
.@1kalwaysopen_ is hitting his stride at the right time 😤
Last two games:
288 yards
2 TDs pic.twitter.com/VVtE6RHxNK— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2021
The Rams’ defense is good, but wide receivers have been able to get yards against them. Brandon Cooks had 83 last week, Kalif Raymond of the Lions went for 115, DK Metcalf had 98, Mike Evans went for 106, and Michael Pittman caught eight passes for 123 yards in Week 2.
The Rams’ defense can be gotten to by good wide receivers, and Brown is excellent. Look for him to go over 84.5 yards and get close to 100 on Sunday.
