The Jacksonville Jaguars are heading into Monday Night Football with a record of 3-1. Running back Travis Etienne is making notable progress on the ground, and the SportsLine Machine Learning Model anticipates that Etienne will easily exceed his rushing total. The model suggests placing a bet on Etienne’s alternate rushing yards total of 70+, available at +110 odds on FanDuel.
Jacksonville will face the Kansas City Chiefs, who are currently favored by 3.5 points. The model also recognizes the potential for Tyquan Thornton to score a touchdown again, just as he did last week, and for Brian Thomas Jr. to find the end zone as well.
Best Week 5 NFL Longshot Picks:
- Travis Etienne, Jaguars, alternate 70+ rushing yards (+110)
- Tyquan Thornton, Chiefs, anytime touchdown scorer (+400)
- Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars, anytime touchdown scorer (+185)
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Travis Etienne’s Performance
Etienne ranks third in the NFL with 394 rushing yards, paired with two rushing touchdowns this season. His performance continues to exceed expectations, going over 70 rushing yards in three of his first four games. The model forecasts that he will finish with 71 rushing yards this game.
Tyquan Thornton’s Scoring Potential
With numerous injuries striking the Chiefs’ receiving corps, Thornton has stepped up and is leading the team in receiving touchdowns with three, having a strong connection with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Expect the Chiefs to score around 24 points, making Thornton a valuable bet at +400.
Brian Thomas Jr.’s Opportunities
While Thomas Jr.’s season started slowly, he leads the team with 32 targets, indicating the potential for high performance. Sporting odds of +185 for an anytime touchdown at DraftKings, he’s poised for success.
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