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Fantasy Football: Sam Darnold Rushing Player Props: Vikings vs. Colts - Week 9
Prop Bets & Predictions
Week 9's Vikings vs. Colts matchup features Sam Darnold, who has been a solid source of rushing production for fantasy managers on occasion. Darnold has rushed for at least 30 yards in four of his seven starts this season, and he has scored a rushing touchdown in two of those games.
Against the Colts, Darnold is a solid play for fantasy managers looking for a quarterback who can provide some rushing upside. The Colts have allowed the 10th-most rushing yards to quarterbacks this season, and they have also allowed four rushing touchdowns to quarterbacks.
Additionally, Darnold is a mobile quarterback who is not afraid to run the ball. He has rushed for over 200 yards and three touchdowns in his career.
Here are some player props for Darnold in this matchup:
Rushing yards: Over/Under 25.5
Rushing touchdowns: Over/Under 0.5
Recommended Bet: Over 25.5 Rushing Yards
Analysis
The Colts have allowed an average of 48.2 rushing yards per game to quarterbacks this season. That number jumps to 62.7 rushing yards per game over the past three games.
Darnold has rushed for at least 30 yards in four of his seven starts this season. He has also rushed for at least 20 yards in six of his seven starts.
In addition, Darnold is averaging 5.0 yards per carry this season. That number is up to 6.1 yards per carry over his past three starts.
Based on these factors, Darnold is a solid bet to rush for over 25.5 yards against the Colts.
Conclusion
Sam Darnold is a solid play for fantasy managers looking for a quarterback who can provide some rushing upside. He is a mobile quarterback who is not afraid to run the ball, and he has rushed for at least 30 yards in four of his seven starts this season. Against the Colts, Darnold is a solid bet to rush for over 25.5 yards.