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Raiders-Chargers Player Prop Bet: Joshua Palmer Prop!
Raiders-Chargers Player Prop: Best Joshua Palmer Bet
It feels like many are overlooking the strong possibility of Joshua Palmer emerging as the top wideout for the Los Angeles Chargers. With both Keenan Allen and Mike Williams gone, the opportunity is wide open for Palmer to step up. The only serious competition is rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey and an unproven second-year player in Quentin Johnston.
Last season, Palmer played in just 11 games, but he managed to haul in 38 of 61 targets for 581 yards, averaging a career-high 15.3 yards per catch.
Now, he’s getting top reps with one of the league’s best quarterbacks in Justin Herbert, has a competent coach in Jim Harbaugh stepping in to help design plays and faces a potentially favorable Week 1 matchup against the Raiders.
In the past, Palmer has feasted against Las Vegas. In his last three meetings versus them, Palmer has averaged 4.7 receptions on 7.7 targets, 83.3 receiving yards, and an impressive 21 yards per catch.
Of course, each team’s defense changes every year, so we can’t rely solely on past results for Week 1. However, when inspecting the Raiders’ defense, I do believe their strength will be in the trenches. That could limit the Chargers’ ground game, forcing them to rely more on their passing attack, which could create more opportunities for Palmer to get over his receiving yards prop.
Earlier this week, I dished out Palmer over 44.5 yards through my Premium Discord, and the best number now available is 49.5. I’d still recommend playing that line.
Best NFL Week 1 Player Prop Pick: Joshua Palmer Over 45.5 Receiving Yards -115 at Fanatics
