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King of Props: Brown can deliver the green

By John Dudley | Last updated Sep 19, 2022 12:07 PM ET

Having two NFL games to watch on a Monday night had historically been limited to a doubleheader capping the opening week. But this year, the league has given us a pair of games in Week 2 and they’re largely on opposite each other. While the action kicks off at 7:15 Eastern Time with the 1-0 Bills hosting the 0-1 Titans, it’s the 8:30 battle between the unbeaten Vikings and Eagles that provides our top prop play:

The bet: Over 5½ receptions for Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown (DraftKings)

Playing a dependent position, receivers need the right circumstances to maximize their talent. In his three seasons with the Titans, Brown experienced injuries, middling quarterback play, and a run-centric offense focused on feeding Derrick Henry. Still, over last year’s three-game stretch against AFC playoff teams (Bills, Chiefs, Colts), he keyed three victories by averaging 8.3 catches for 126 yards.

Now Brown is the featured receiver in a creative passing attack that’s quarterbacked by his good friend, Jalen Hurts. The duo showed their tremendous potential in a Week 1 shootout with the Lions. Brown was thrown 13 passes — good for a 45% target share — and caught 10 of them for 155 yards.

Minnesota’s starting cornerbacks are the declining Patrick Peterson and the unproven Cameron Dantzler. In front of the Philadelphia faithful and a national TV audience, Brown should be able to dominate them tonight.

John Dudley

A longtime writer and sports bettor, John Dudley has been dubbed the “King of Props” for his proficiency with proposition wagers. Research is the key that routinely unlocks success, and his selections are always backed by sound reasoning. John can be followed on Twitter @JohnDudley85

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