Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos will travel to SoFi Stadium and take on the Los Angeles Chargers to cap off Week 6 of the NFL season. Both teams are looking to make up ground in the AFC West standings on the Chiefs, who dropped their second game of the season against the Buffalo Bills yesterday.
Broncos vs. Chargers NFL Week 6 Best Player Prop
Russell Wilson O/U 231.5 Yards Passing
Wilson has been under heavy scrutiny throughout the season and deservingly so. He’s having the worst start to a season in his career with a career-low in completion percentage, quarterback rating and QBR. He’s failed to produce points on the offensive end for the Broncos as they’re averaging 15 points per game, the fewest in the league. The Broncos’ defense has been remarkable and has kept Denver afloat. They’ll be tested tonight against one of the most star-studded offenses in the league, the Los Angeles Chargers, who are led by 24-year-old Justin Herbert.
Wilson is currently dealing with a shoulder issue that he recently received an injection for last week. Thankfully, for us who are backing his passing yards prop, he’s on extended rest after their Thursday Night loss against the Indianapolis Colts. This is the perfect time for Wilson to prove the doubters wrong. It’s a primetime game against a divisional foe who the whole betting world is backing.
The Chargers are allowing the 13th most passing yards per game, which has led to four of five opposing quarterbacks eclipsing their passing yard prop. We’ve seen the Broncos’ offense play from behind multiple times this season, which has led to Wilson passing more than he wants. Their running game feels almost nonexistent with the loss of Javonte Williams and veteran Melvin Gordon failing to fully take over the starting role.
Wilson is over this line in three of five games this season and should have a favorable game script.
Best NFL Player Prop: Russell Wilson OVER 231.5 Yards Passing -115 (DraftKings)
