The Washington Commanders (13-5) will take on the Detroit Lions (15-2) on Saturday night at Ford Field in Detroit for a Divisional Round matchup in the NFL playoffs. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
Unsurprisingly, I'm on two overs and a touchdown scorer, but I've also bet an under on a prop that could keep rising ahead of kickoff.
Let’s explore the best Commanders vs. Lions player props for tonight's game, which could be one of the highest-scoring of the season.
Commanders vs. Lions Player Props
Jahmyr Gibbs Under 84.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
The Lions’ running back corps is one of the most intriguing storylines for this Saturday. Since David Montgomery went down in Week 15, we’ve seen Jahmyr Gibbs truly excel as the sole running back in the offense.
In the three games where he dominated the backfield, he recorded 150+ scrimmage yards in each game and scored six total touchdowns, with at least one in every game.
Montgomery returns this week without any injury designation, and although Gibbs will likely lead the team in carries, we expect him to experience a reduction in both touches and overall yardage. Fade Gibbs.
Jared Goff Under 0.5 Interceptions (-134)
Only three players threw more interceptions than Jared Goff during the regular season. However, a closer look at the data reveals that five of his 12 interceptions came in one disastrous game against the Texans back in Week 10. Since then, he has thrown just three, despite attempting 30+ passing in all but one game.
Goff has taken better care of the ball this season, but what truly increases confidence in him avoiding an interception is the Commanders’ defense. While there are some areas where that defense has performed well this year, generating interceptions is not one of them.
The Commanders have managed just seven interceptions all season. Only three teams—the Jaguars, Giants, and Browns—have fewer, highlighting the struggles of Washington’s defense in this regard.
Jayden Daniels Over 10.5 Rushing Attempts (+105)
It’s been a rookie season to remember for Jayden Daniels, who already looks like he has transformed this Commanders franchise.
One of the most impressive aspects of Daniels is his ability to get things done. Being clutch is an intangible skill that the very best players possess, and it seems Daniels has 'it.'
Daniels has had 11 or more rushing attempts in six games this season, but it’s worth noting that three of those came in the past five weeks, when the season has really been on the line, including 13 runs against the Bucs in the Divisional Round.
The line has already risen from 9.5 to 10.5, and with the Commanders likely to be chasing this game, it will be up to Daniels to get them back into it.
Jayden Daniels Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+175)
We’re also taking Daniels to score a touchdown, based on the rationale outlined above. Throughout the season, we’ve seen that the 24-year-old is ready to carry this team on his back and do whatever is necessary to win.
He’s consistently put his body on the line this season and will do so again if given the chance. Interestingly, only the Cowboys and Jets have allowed more rushing touchdowns to quarterbacks than the Lions, who have seen opposing QBs rush for a touchdown on six occasions this season.
With Daniels recording six touchdowns himself as a rookie, we should bet on him to do it one more time.
