MNF Week 2 NFL Parlay Picks & Player Props: Rams Bounce Back with Big Performances Over Giants
Monday Night Football closes out Week 2 with an intriguing NFC matchup between the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams. New York enters with some momentum after beating Dallas in the opener, while the Super Bowl favorite Los Angeles is looking to bounce back after scoring just seven points in a Week 1 loss to San Francisco.
The Rams are more than a touchdown favorite, which creates an important game-script angle for the betting card. If Los Angeles controls the game as expected, New York could be forced into a pass-heavy approach while Matthew Stafford gets opportunities to attack a depleted Giants secondary. That setup drives several of our MNF Week 2 NFL parlay picks and player props.
All Odds via FanDuel.
MNF Player Props
Matthew Stafford Over 0.5 Rushing Yards (+161)
Matthew Stafford has never been mistaken for a mobile quarterback, which is exactly why this number is so interesting. We only need one positive rushing yard.
That could come from a broken play, Stafford stepping up through pressure, or even a short third-and-1 situation where he decides to take what the defense gives him. New York has enough talent up front to force Stafford off his spot at least once, and at +161, there is plenty of value in asking him to scramble forward for essentially any positive gain.
This is certainly a quirky prop, but it only takes one play to cash and has great odds.
Pick: Matthew Stafford Over 0.5 Rushing Yards (+161)
Isaiah Likely Over 4.5 Receptions (-102)
Isaiah Likely quickly established himself as one of Jaxson Dart’s most trusted options in Week 1.
Likely caught all eight of his targets against Dallas and scored twice, immediately showing the type of chemistry that can become extremely valuable for a young quarterback. Tight ends often become security blankets when pressure arrives or when a quarterback needs a reliable target in the middle of the field. That could be especially important Monday night if New York falls behind.
The Giants may have to throw frequently in the second half, and Likely should continue seeing high-percentage opportunities. After drawing eight targets in the opener, asking him to reach five receptions feels reasonable, and it's close to even odds on most sports betting apps.
Pick: Isaiah Likely Over 4.5 Receptions (-102)
Jaxson Dart Over 0.5 Interceptions (+106)
Dart was excellent in Week 1, completing 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns, but this matchup presents a very different challenge. The most important part of this bet is game script.
If the Rams build an early lead, Dart will have to throw far more aggressively. That means trying to squeeze passes into tighter windows, pushing the ball further downfield and potentially taking chances he wouldn’t need to take in a neutral situation.
Los Angeles also gets Aaron Donald back, which could create additional pressure and speed up Dart’s decision-making. Dart can still have another productive game while throwing one interception. At plus money, that’s the outcome I’m betting on.
Pick: Jaxson Dart Over 0.5 Interceptions (+106)
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Odell Beckham Jr. & Malik Nabers Receptions (+241)
The first of our MNF Week 2 NFL parlay picks is built around New York having to throw.
- Odell Beckham Jr. Over 0.5 Receptions
- Malik Nabers Over 5.5 Receptions
Parlay Odds: +241
Nabers returned from last season’s knee injury with six receptions for 69 yards against Dallas. He remains one of the most talented receivers in football, and if the Giants are chasing points, he should again command significant volume.
The Beckham leg is much simpler. We only need one catch.
Beckham didn’t record a reception in Week 1, but New York brought him back for a reason and should look for opportunities to get the veteran involved as the season progresses. He doesn’t need a large role for this leg to hit. One target and one completion gets the job done. If New York throws 35-plus times, both legs become very realistic.
Pick: Beckham Over 0.5 Receptions & Nabers Over 5.5 Receptions (+241)
Puka Nacua & Davante Adams Receiving Yards (+247)
The second parlay takes the opposite side and bets on the Rams passing attack having a big night.
- Puka Nacua Over 81.5 Receiving Yards
- Davante Adams Over 62.5 Receiving Yards
Parlay Odds: +247
Nacua enters Monday questionable with a hip issue, so his status obviously needs to be monitored before kickoff. If he plays without significant limitations, however, this is a matchup where both Rams receivers could produce.
The Giants are dealing with injuries in the secondary, including Paulson Adebo landing on injured reserve and Deonte Banks carrying a questionable designation. Dallas began finding more success through the air as New York’s secondary dealt with injuries last week, and Stafford is more than capable of exploiting similar weaknesses.
Nacua remains a volume monster when healthy, while Adams should be motivated to bounce back from a quiet Week 1 performance.
Pick: Nacua Over 81.5 Yards & Adams Over 62.5 Yards (+247)
The overall betting approach here is built around Los Angeles controlling the game and forcing New York into comeback mode. That creates passing volume on both sides. That's why each of these player props and parlays have great upside.
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