It is now time for NFL Sunday Wildcard Weekend action, and WOW did we get blessed with two great games yesterday. If today’s game can replicate anything close to what yesterday was, we should be in store for a great day of games again.
Here are my plays for the NFL Sunday Wildcard Weekend.
Check out the latest episodes of the JCPod for my full breakdowns and analysis. All odds are a mix/the best number from FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM.
Bills vs Jaguars
I would be lying to you if I said, I felt great about taking the Bills money line. Genuinely, the only reason I’m taking that is because of Josh Allen. You take away the Josh Allen factor, I like everything that the Jaguars have done down the end of season stretch. This looks like a team that is super close, loves to play for each other, and is truly believing in themselves that they can go all the way. To add on top of that, they are at home and they play a lot better at home. All those factors make this probably even worse to take the Bills. I’m just banking on a little mixture of James Cook and Josh Allen magic, hoping the Bills defense can get just enough stops for them to escape with the win.
Official bet that I don’t feel great about: Bills money line (+106).
49ers vs Eagles
I originally wanted to take the 49ers on the spread, but now that we’re closer to the game, I am more torn than ever. The line has moved to +6 points for the 49ers, and I’m assuming that’s because there’s the injury questions with Trent Williams. To go along with that, there are some stats that show that Brock Purdy does not play too well in the cold/outside elements at the end of the season. I think I will stick with my 49ers spread pick though, as I feel as if this is just a bit too many points. The Eagles defense has been really good this season, but the offense has been beyond hit or miss. If the 49ers can hang around early, there’s a good chance that they can win this game. If they go down seven to ten points at any point towards the end of the game, you might as well count this as a loss. For me, this game comes down to which version of the Philadelphia Eagles offense shows up. The defense for the Eagles can get enough stops if need be, but the Eagles are going to have to score on offense.
Official bet: 49ers +6 (-112)
Chargers vs Patriots
This is a game that I can’t quite fully figure out. I have a feeling that the Patriots will either blow out the Chargers, or the win this game by about three to seven points. The injuries the Chargers have had on the offensive line just makes me want to fade them at any cost. To go along with that, Omarion Hampton is dealing with injuries as well as Justin Herbert is still dealing with the hand issue. The turnovers for Herbert have also gone up since his hand injury, and that could become a big issue in this game with weather being a potential factor. My main reason for taking the Patriots on the spread is the additions of getting back Milton Williams and Will Campbell. The addition of these two players will be huge for the Patriots as they make their playoff push. While I won’t fully count out the Chargers for winning this game, they’re shaky offensive performances as well as the injuries just feel like it’s a bit too much to overcome playing against this Patriots team.
Official bet: Patriots -3.5 (-108) {if you are scared of the three points, another way I’m playing this is Hunter Henry 30+ receiving yards/Patriots money line as a two legger}
Player Props
When it comes to Bills versus Jaguars, I like a few things with both teams, but I wasn’t super confident in a lot. That landed me on three bets that ended up being my favorites for the game.
– Parker Washington over 51.5 receiving yards (-111)
– Brandin Cooks longest reception over 14.5 yards (-108)
– Bhayshul Tuten over 15+ rush yards (-128)
When it comes to 49ers versus Eagles I will admit, I don’t know what to do. The Eagles have been a pain in the ass to figure out prop wise all year, so I do not really want to take anything until the game is live. As for the 49ers, they are coming off an offensive stinker, so I’m nervous to take anything with them. With how much Purdy spreads out the ball as well, this landed me on two props pregame.
– Brock Purdy over 16.5 rush yards (-112)
– Christian McCaffrey over 110+ rush & receiving yards (-114)
Chargers versus Patriots is our night game, and this is the game I have a good amount of props for. I like the variance this game could bring, so I’m going to try and sprinkle on a couple props that align ways I see the game playing out.
– Drake Maye over 2+ passing touchdowns (-114)
– Justin Herbert over 2+ passing touchdowns (+100)
– TreVeyon Henderson over 50+ rush yards (-142)
– Drake Maye over 25+ rush yards (-114)
As for anytime touchdown scorers: Trevor Lawrence (+180), Josh Allen (-125), George Kittle (+195), Christian McCaffrey (-125), Dallas Goedert (+200), Hunter Henry (+165), TreVeyon Henderson (+130), Rhamondre Stevenson (+145), & finally Orande Gadsden (+260)
Parnell’s Nasty Boy Parlay Play(s) of the Day
We got three games, so why not go three Nasty Boys to get three cracks at hitting again?
For the Bills-Jaguars game, I was able to get odds of +808 boosted to +1050 with a 30% boost:
- Bhayshul Tuten over 15+ rush yards (-128)
- Travis Etienne anytime touchdown (-135)
- James Cook anytime touchdown (-145)
- Brandin Cooks over 21.5 receiving yards (-112)
For the 49ers-Eagles game, I was able to get odds of +1213:
- Brock Purdy over 15+ rush yards (-144)
- Jauan Jennings over 3.5 receptions (-134)
- Dallas Goedert anytime touchdown (+200)
- Christian mccaffrey over 100+ rushing + recieving yards (-174)
Finally, the Chargers-Patriots game, I was able to get odds of +1000 boosted to +1300 with a 30% boost:
- TreVeyon Henderson over 50+ rush yards (-142)
- Justin Hebert over 25+ rush yards (-158)
- Rhamondre Stevenson anytime touchdown (+135) {is currently on a NBA JAM}
- Hunter Henry over 40+ receiving yards (-133)
Let’s have a DAY! PLEASE GAMBLE RESPONSIBLY!
Jaden Chandler-Parnell, or “JC” is a Sports & Sports Betting Analyst for Stare Down Sports. You can Follow him on X @Jaden95Chandler and on YouTube
Betting Record
College Football straights record (regular season): 33-37-1
Pickem Record: 165-90-1
(straights) NFL Bets [regular season] 53-52
(Touchdown scorers) NFL Bets [regular season] 75-80
(Player Props) NFL Bets [regular season] 111-97
$10 Nasty Boy Play (College) : 0-18 {down 18u}
$10 Nasty Boy Play (NFL) 2-52 {down $232.68}
College Football Bowl Season & CFP: 18-6
NFL PLAYOFF (straights) 0-1
(Props) 3-3
(TD scorers) 2-3
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