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 Jets vs. Lions.
NFL Week 3 Same Game Parlays & Picks: Jets vs. Lions
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
New York Jets @ Detroit Lions
Leg 1: Detroit Lions Moneyline (-305)
The New York Jets put on two impressive performances to start the season. However, things took a turn for the worse late in their matchup against Green Bay on Sunday. The Jets gave up a 10-point lead late in the fourth quarter, resulting in an overtime loss. That type of demoralizing loss can certainly have lingering effects. The Lions' previous contest also went into overtime. Yet, Detroit was able to stave off New Orleans in the long run.
Detroit is putting up over 30 points each contest, and their offense is definitely the catalyst for our confidence against New York. The Jets are depending on Geno Smith to provide success this season, and history shows that's probably not going to come to fruition. The Jets are holding opponents to 15 points per game. However, they have not faced anything like Detroit’s offense up until this point.
Leg 2: Amon-Ra St. Brown 7+ Receptions (-149)
Amon-Ra St. Brown has been absolutely feasting this season, and we feel he continues to see a massive target share on Sundays. St. Brown was thrown to on 27 passes over two contests and finished with at least nine receptions in each game. The Lions wide receiver has also caught four touchdowns this season. Jared Goff is consistently looking for St. Brown, and seven receptions seem like quite a bargain given the recent performances.
Leg 3: Jameson Williams 40+ Receiving Yards (-233)
To close out this parlay, we are going back to the well on Jameson Williams’ receiving yards. The young receiver is coming off a solid outing against the Saints and will no doubt look to keep the good fortune going. Williams saw nine targets and hauled in four receptions for 45 yards. Williams has started off the season way behind schedule. Things should start to pick up from here on out. The high target share is absolutely a step in the right direction. Williams will have to do a better job of catching passes thrown in his direction, though.
Parlay Odds: +196
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.
