Everything is at stake for Week 18's Sunday Night Football battle. The Minnesota Vikings head to the Motor City to face the Detroit Lions in a matchup that secures the number one seed in the NFC.
Let’s get into my four Lions vs. Vikings props for Sunday.
Lions vs. Vikings Player Props
Sam Darnold Over 34.5 Pass Attempts (-125)
It’s been a hugely impressive season for Sam Darnold, who started as a backup and is now on the cusp of leading his team to being the #1 seed in the NFC.
We’re taking the former third overall pick in 2018 to hit the Over on his Passing Attempts line of 34.5 for a variety of reasons. Firstly, the Vikings are underdogs and with the top seed on the line, this game could well become a shootout.
We also need to consider that the Lions have given up the second most passing yards per game in the NFL this season while giving the third least against the run. If you’re the Vikings, then it makes sense to put your faith in Darnold’s arm rather than try to take on that fearsome rush defense with Aaron Jones.
Finally, we need to consider that Darnold has had Over 34.5 passing attempts in his past three games, with the team leaning on the current favorite for the Comeback Player of the Year award.
Jared Goff Over 282.5 Passing Yards (-110)
