Thursday Night Football Prop Bet: Can Sterling Shepard Build on Strong Week 1?

At the moment, there may not be too much to be excited about in the Meadowlands. The New York Giants got dumped at home in Week 1 to the Denver Broncos.

Saquon Barkley looked shaky in his first start back from injury and now has a hitch in his giddy-up with a troubling knee. And the G-Men’s defense got punished on the ground, yielding 165 rushing yards to the Broncos with Melvin Gordon leading the way with 101 yards on 9.2 yards per carry.

In the midst of the murky and obscure haze that is the New York Giants football team, wide receiver Sterling Shepard secured seven of his nine targets for 113 receiving yards, and one touchdown. 

Can Shepard build on his strong Week 1?

Shepard’s total receiving yards prop on WynnBET Sportsbook is listed at over/under 54.5 yards, higher than teammates Kenny Golladay (51.5 yards) and Darius Slayton (34.5 yards). Shepard is the favorite to lead this group in receiving.

Shepard is the primary slot receiver in this New York receiving corps, and he will find himself paired against Washington cornerback Kendall Fuller frequently on Thursday Night. Fuller struggled with Keenan Allen of the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1, as Allen recorded nine catches for 100 yards. If Fuller continues to struggle with coverage in the slot, Shepard can continue his early success.

I’ll say that Shepard’s momentum continues into Week 2, as quarterback Daniel Jones will most likely be throwing with the Barkley all banged up, and I like his matchup in the slot.

Shepard’s success is not a mirage and he should be able to hit the over 54.5 receiving yards.

Will Sterling Shepard go over or under his receiving yards total? Make your pick at WynnBET.