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NFL Week 1 lotto parlay: Target these four WRs and turn $10 into $6K

By Griffin Carroll | Last updated 9/9/23

Of course we're taking some chances with big parlays on Sunday, who do you think we are?! Luckily for us, DraftKings is offering up a sweat-free wager for the day. If your bet loses, you'll get a bonus bet refunded, up to $10. As such, keep your bet here at $10 to make this a truly risk-free shot.

I'm building this weekend's parlay around four pass-catchers, all to hit 100+ yards. Let's meet our men.

Calvin Ridley

Calvin Ridley makes his Jacksonville debut, and he gets an ideal team for his long-awaited return to NFL action in an Indianapolis secondary that's set to be one of the worst in the league this season.

You may have forgotten just how dominant Ridley was in Atlanta, thanks to his year-long suspension for gambling and his prior absence from football due to anxiety issues. In four seasons, Ridley has averaged 68.2 receiving yards per game, and operates as an explosive threat through the air. Ridley has 100+ yards in eight of his last 20 games.

Trevor Lawrence is poised for a big year and welcomed wide receiver Christian Kirk to the team last year with a 117-yard outing in Week 1. Here's to a similar greeting for Ridley.

Amari Cooper

I've already bet on Amari Cooper to log a long reception of 23+ yards. The reason there was Cincinnati was one of the most vulnerable secondaries to explosive plays, and based on aDOT, yards/catch and 20+ yard catches last season, Cooper comes in as the sixth-most explosive WR from 2022.

I'd like to bet on a big game here against a Bengals secondary that swapped out both safeties, and the hope is that Deshaun Watson comes out sharper in 2023.

Cooper had 100+ yards five times last season, including his first meeting with Cincinnati in which he finished with a season-high 131 yards.

Chris Olave

There's nothing more I can say about Chris Olave. He's my ride-or-die this week. I bet his yardage prop already, read why if you want an explanation for my love.

Mike Evans

Yes, Baker Mayfield is here, that's the cause for concern. However, everything has come up showing that this Bucs passing attack can break off their fair share of big plays against a weak Minnesota secondary.

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The Vikings were vulnerable to big plays through the air and allowed the most receptions to WRs last season. Evans is more of the deep threat here, and I'm banking on the veteran star making Mayfield's life easier.

It doesn't hurt that Evans wants a new contract and seemingly isn't going to get it, let's go out there and show Tampa why you're worth the $25 million you want, Mike.

Together, these four all to get 100+ yards is +59687 on DraftKings. Here's the slip I'm rocking with.

Just in case we're on the right path but getting a bit too aggressive, I've also bet $10 on each to get 75+ in a parlay, which comes in at +4358. Let's start Week 1 with a bang!

(To tail Griffin on DK, click here to auto-populate this parlay in your betting slip.)

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