Pick 'Em & Rip 'Em sponsored by PrizePicks: Week 22
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It is Super Bowl LIX! With the Eagles and the Chiefs squaring off in New Orleans, this is our last chance to make generational wealth off football this season. These player squares will be as sharp as ever, and we must be careful. But I believe I’ve found some solid plays for that glorious Sunday. I’ve also thrown in some market-value NBA plays for kicks. Let’s get cooking.
*Numbers are subject to change*
Aggie of the Week
Texas A&M F Pharrel Payne
MORE THAN his number for rebounds
With Solomon Washington out of the lineup with injury, Payne got the start and showed his true ability to be a “go-get” on the boards. I cashed out on his rebounds number on Tuesday at 4.5. I imagine this number will be closer to 6.5 on Saturday vs. South Carolina, but I’ll still take it.
Lineup of the Week
(Flex Play - 9x | Power Play - 20x)
Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
MORE THAN 0.5 Passing Yard
If PrizePicks is going to give us a free square for the Super Bowl, you’d better believe I’m playing it.
Chris Jones, DT, Kansas City Chiefs
LESS THAN 2.5 Tackles + Assist
I know it’s a little bit scary with the Eagles running a ton of QB sneaks, but this number is not usually this high...or it is being played as a demon. The odds of this on other markets are closer to -170. This is a great value that I’m ready to hop on.
Kareem Hunt, RB, Kansas City Chiefs
LESS THAN 7.5 Receiving Yards
This is pure market value. Most everywhere else, you will find this number at 6.5 receiving yards. Also, in his last nine games, Hunt has only reached this total three times. Seeing that Isiah Pacheco and Samaje Perine are getting more work on passing downs, I think this number has significant value.
Jalen Hurts, RB, Philadelphia Eagles
MORE THAN 0.5 Pass + Rush TD
Since 2023, Hurts has accumulated 33 rushing touchdowns in 36 games. While the Chiefs did a nice job stopping Josh Allen on fourth-and-short on their version of the “tush push,” there is nothing like a true Philadelphia brotherly shove. I believe Hurts finds paydirt.
Dallas Goedert, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
MORE THAN 4.5 Receptions
Goedert really showed his ability as a weapon in the passing game against Washington. Seven receptions and 85 yards is a great outing for him. Generally, there are a lot of weapons to be used on this Eagles offense, so it is hard to predict who will be getting what. However, with some really good corners and a solid front seven on the other side, I believe Goedert will be a huge asset to this offense in the Super Bowl.
Other Dawson Selections
(Flex Play - 10x | Power Play - 20x)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G, OKC Thunder - MORE THAN 1.5 Steals
Peyton Watson, G, Denver Nuggets - MORE THAN 0.5 Turnovers
Pascal Siakam, F, Indiana Pacers - MORE THAN 7.5 Rebounds
DeMar DeRozan, F, Sacramento Kings - LESS THAN 1.5 Turnovers
Tyler Herro, G, Miami Heat - MORE THAN 2.5 Turnovers
