3 best prop bets for Arizona Cardinals vs. Panthers in Week 4

The Arizona Cardinals have struggled as one of the league’s worst offenses since Week 1, but they could get something going against the struggling Panthers. 

Can the Arizona Cardinals get it right this week? They have no excuses, and while the Carolina Panthers defense isn’t that bad, they rank 22nd in the league in rushing yards allowed. So if quarterback Kyler Murray can deviate from the script on Sunday, the Cardinals might have a better chance than I’m giving them this week.

The Panthers also have one of the league’s worst total offenses, led by a former first overall pick in Baker Mayfield. This gives the pass rush a chance to shine this week, considering Mayfield is on pace to be sacked at least 50 times in 2022 despite having some decent time in the pocket.

If the pass rush steps up and keeps the Panthers offense from scoring, it could give the Cardinals a chance to shine against a team that has given them nothing but heartache for nearly a decade. With that in mind, let’s turn to my three favorite prop bets for the week.

1 – James Conner UNDER 49.5 rushing yards (-114)

Despite playing a team that gave up more rushing yards than two-thirds of the NFL, thinking this will be Conner’s week may prove to be a mistake. While he looks good to go for Sunday’s game, Conner’s lack of production may keep you from betting the OVER here.

Further, since he landed on the injury report twice in two weeks, it’s also safe to ask whether Eno Benjamin or Darrel Williams will see a few more carries in this one. Then there is always the possibility Murray tosses Kliff Kingsbury’s playbook and takes the reins himself, rushing his way to an Arizona Cardinals victory.

2 – Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray OVER 21.5 rushing yards (-114)

Murray can be one of the league’s best dual threat quarterbacks up there with Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Jalen Hurts if he gets creative. Sooner than later, the sooner the better, Murray uses that creativity to provide a spark to the Cardinals offense.

If Murray escapes pressure just twice, he could realistically encroach the 21.5-yard mark. That’s if he doesn’t roll out and find Marquise Brown (listed as Questionable) downfield first to make a big play. Regardless, facing a defense that struggles against the run, Murray can realistically pull this one off.

3 – Zach Ertz OVER 38.5 receiving yards (-114)

While I’m not a big fan of starting Zach Ertz on a fantasy team considering his lack of production from a fantasy football standpoint, he has crossed the 38.5-yard threshold in each of the previous two games. That said, he is a good pick for the OVER at the 38.5 mark.

So far, Ertz has averaged 8.4 yards per catch, a career low. However, he only needs to snag five of them to get there. After three weeks, Ertz has tallied an average of five catches per game.

Last week, I finished a paltry 1-2, putting me at 3-6 for the year and off to a rough start in the prop betting arena. Kyler didn’t create the same way he did in Week 2, and it dropped me down a notch, while Matthew Stafford ended his interception streak. However, I scored big on Dortch, who more than doubled his receiving yards prop.