The matchup between the surprising Jacksonville Jaguars and the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles highlights this week's NFL slate, as FrontPageBets GM/Content Director Mike Szvetitz makes his picks and predictions.
Through three weeks of the NFL season, we know anything can -- and probably will -- happen.
Heading into Week 4, however, there is one thing we can be confident in: There's a first time for everything.
Through the first three weeks of 2022, we've seen a few historic moments, and we should expect to see a few more.
And that's where we start this week's player props to watch on FrontPageBets.
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings and are subject to change)
Jaguars RB Travis Etienne anytime TD (+300)
The electric running back out of Clemson hasn't scored in the first three games of the season for the Jacksonville Jaguars. But Travis Etienne is too talented and too versatile to be kept out of the end zone for long.
So far this season, he's averaging 4.3 yards per carry on 26 runs, while recording 10.1 yards per reception. And his familiarity with fellow Clemson standout, quarterback Trevor Lawrence only helps Etienne's chances of success of finding paydirt this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith over 4.5 receptions (+120)
Let's keep it on the Jaguars-Eagles matchup for our second prop to watch.
Philadelphia wide receiver DeVonta Smith, the former Heisman Trophy winner from Alabama, is averaging right at five catches per game. His big-playmaking ability is always a threat and go-to option for Philly QB Jalen Hurts, who is completing an average of 22 passes per game.
Jacksonville's defense is giving up about 23 pass completions per outing.
Seahawks QB Geno Smith over 253.5 yards passing (+100)
It took two games, but Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith finally had a 300-yard passing outing last week against the Atlanta Falcons. Smith threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-23 loss. It was the first time this season that Smith threw for more than 200 yards as well.
Coming into Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions, Smith is averaging 239 yards per game. But don't let that throw you off. He's finding his rhythm in the offense. He's also going against a Lions defense that is 24th in the league against the pass, giving up 266 yards per game.
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Mike Szvetitz is the General Manager and Content Director for FrontPageBets.com. Szvetitz is a 22-year veteran reporter and editor, including serving 17 years as a sports editor in Florida, Alabama and Virginia, covering everything from preps to pros. His "View From The Lazy Boy" column won multiple state and national awards. He can be reached at mszvetitz@timesdispatch.com.
