Justin Herbert vs. Lamar Jackson Player Props: How to Bet Both QB's

Sep 19, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws during
Sep 19, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws during / Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
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Both Lamar Jackson and Justin Herbert are in the mix for MVP after each put up career performances last week. Now the two will face off in Baltimore when the Los Angeles Chargers travel to face the Ravens.

Herbert is the co-favorite for MVP, while Jackson has emerged as a dangerous passer in a Ravens offense that has been crushed by injuries.

Let's assess the player prop market at WynnBET Sportsbook to see if there is any value in backing the two stud QB's on Sunday.

Justin Herbert: 294.5 Passing Yards (Over -110/Under -120)

Herbert has gone over this total in three of five games, and I believe the game script is going to lead to a high volume of passes on Sunday.

For starters, the Chargers defense struggles against the run, 31st in defensive rush success rate, and also against the pass, 23rd in that metric.

That means that the Ravens are likely going to success when they have the ball, putting pressure on Herbert and the passing game to match Jackson's output, in turn likely sending him over this total.

I think we see fireworks on Sunday, and will happily back Herbert to push 300 yards.

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Lamar Jackson: 225.5 Passing Yards (Over -110/Under -120)

Sure, people will be quick to say Jackson's huge passing stat line on Monday night against the Colts was due to the fact that they were down 22-3 in the second half, but that's not true.

Jackson has been tossing the rock all over the field this season, clearing this number with ease in all five games. He is averaging more than 300 passing yards per game and there's no reason he can't clear this once again against the aforementioned soft Chargers pass defense.

Lamar Jackson: 69.5 Rushing Yards (Over -110/Under -120)

While the Ravens should find a ton of success all game against the Chargers, I'm staying off of Jackson's rushing yards props. The QB has been on the injury report at time this season with a back issue, and I think Baltimore has changed their game plan and don't want Jackson taking as many hits, keeping his rushing numbers low.

He has not went over this number in three games, and I still think it's too high. Jackson is becoming more of a pocket passer, and the market can't catch up so I'll fade the popular narrative and go under his rushing total.