Following a brief break, we are lined up for another London game on Sunday morning. The Denver Broncos are +2.5 underdogs against the Jacksonville Jaguars and much attention has been given to Russell Wilson’s mid-flight workout regime preparing for the game. Wilson will make the start on Sunday. There are other rumors circulating that if Denver loses this game we could see them let go of head coach Nathaniel Hackett along with a fire sale of trades to follow.
This should be a low scoring affair, so I will be treading lightly.
KJ Hamler, WR, DEN Over 1.5 receptions (-125)
Line available at Bet365 at the time of publishing.
Hamler is one of the names being discussed for Monday’s fire sale of the Broncos. The 3rd-year receiver is better suited for a slot role and the Broncos have given that to Jerry Jeudy. However, there has been a lot of discussion of late about getting Hamler more involved in the offense. His targets have been the highest all season over the last 2 weeks and he has a favorable matchup with CB Tre Herndon, who only been starting on the outside these last 2 games — sliding over from nickel. Hamler will be given an opportunity to improve his trade value on Sunday by likely being given the ball in short-yardage opportunities. I’m expecting Hamler to be at 4 targets against the Jaguars and should have no issues snagging at least 2 of those. 1U from me.
Evan Engram, TE, JAX Over 3.5 receptions (+115)
Line available at Bet365 at the time of publishing.
This is more about how the Broncos have faired against tight ends all season than it is about Engram. Denver has done an excellent job in defending wide receivers all year and it has forced quarterbacks to look elsewhere in their reads. Engram has 10, 6 and 7 targets in the last 3 games, really coming on of late. He has been 2nd on the team in targets over the last 2 games, and at plus money I see this as great value. Yards will be at a premium in this game, but you can play his total at 30.5 for a little less risk. I think Patrick Surtain will take Marvin Jones out of the game completely and Engram could be in line for 6 to 7 targets as a result. 1U, as well.
Anytime TD scorer
Latavius Murray +210
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