The Week 3 slate is packed with exciting matchups, which opens up opportunities we can leverage for positive returns. Without any further preamble, let's jump into our favorite NFL same game parlays (SGPs) for Week 3’s Sunday slate. Here’s our favorite NFL same game parlay and picks for Chiefs vs. Dolphins.
NFL Week 3 Same Game Parlays & Picks: Chiefs vs. Dolphins
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Kansas City Chiefs @ Miami Dolphins
Leg 1: Kansas City Chiefs -10 (-115)
The Chiefs have reverted to a predominantly run-heavy offense, largely due to Kenneth Walker III’s highly productive performances. The Chiefs still look to be figuring things out in the passing game. Yet, they have shown no signs of struggling to run the ball. The Chiefs’ offense scored 30+ points in each contest. In Miami, things are entirely different. The Dolphins have yet to crack 13 points in a game, while conceding over 60 points. Miami is severely outgunned in this contest and has lost its first two games by at least 14 points.
Leg 2: Kenneth Walker III 80+ Rushing Yards (-135)
There's not too much to go over on this leg of the parlay. Kenneth Walker III is averaging 145 yards per game this season and has carried the ball at least 23 times in each of the previous two games. It may be time to start sprinkling a few bucks on Walker for either MVP or Offensive Player of the Year. The rushing numbers are fantastic to begin the season, and Walker should crush the 80+ yards threshold in this contest. Miami is allowing over 112 rushing yards per game this season.
Leg 3: Emmett Johnson 15+ Rushing Yards (-354)
Now we get to the interesting part of this parlay. While Kenneth Walker III is providing the kind of gaudy numbers that immediately stand out, Emmett Johnson has been quietly clearing the alt line for rushing yards in two consecutive contests. Johnson saw eight carries in Kansas City’s last game. In a contest where the team is favored by two scores, we envision Johnson getting a similar workload. Johnson has rushed for at least 15 yards in the first two games - despite only having two carries in the first contest.
Parlay Odds: +178
NFL Week 3 Same Game Parlay Strategy
By Week 3, early-season trends are starting to draw attention, but a two-game sample can still be misleading. Before building an NFL same game parlay, look beyond a player's recent box scores. Consider how they earned their opportunities, what could change in this matchup and whether the available line reflects their current role.
Focus on Opportunity, Not Just Results
A receiver can post a big Week 2 total on only a handful of targets, while another can draw steady volume without a touchdown. Check routes, targets, carries and playing time to see which performances have a better chance of repeating. Those details can help you identify a prop worth building around.
Check How Each Leg Affects the Others
Imagine the conditions needed for your first pick to win, then test every additional leg against them. If you expect an underdog to trail and throw often, its quarterback's passing attempts and a receiver's catches might fit together. A rushing over for that same team may need a different kind of game. Related outcomes can strengthen your reasoning, though they do not automatically make the parlay a good price.
Compare the Payout to the Risk
Once you have a short list of legs, review the combined odds before placing the wager. Same game parlay pricing accounts for relationships between selections, so a logical combination is not necessarily a bargain. If an extra leg adds little value to the payout, leave it off and keep the ticket centered on your strongest Week 3 read.
