NFL Week 2 betting tips - Five props that pop

Remember the high drama, butterflies and big feels I promised in Week 1? Those delivered. So did three out of five of my picks. (And yes, I will be keeping track.)

We've got four quarters of data to cull heading into Week 2. It's not a lot, but it's enough to identify snatchable opportunities. Utilizing ESPN's metrics database and with some assistance from stats ace Kyle Soppe, I'm here to help you win in fantasy and at the books.

Carolina Panthers at New York Giants (-2, 43.5)Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.

Pick: Daniel Jones OVER 23.5 rushing yards (-135)

Dak Prescott's thumb injury sent fantasy fans scurrying to the waiver wire. After tossing four TDs at Detroit, Carson Wentz emerged as managers' top replacement option (+36.6%). The ESPN fantasy staff agrees, as Wentz is ranked the consensus QB10 heading into a plus matchup at Detroit.

But what if you didn't snag Wentz? Could there be an overlooked option languishing on the wire?

Give Jones a look. At the time of this writing, he's available in over 85% of ESPN leagues. Jones wasn't efficient as a passer in Week 1, but he did scramble for 25 rushing yards (QB8). That part of his game, which is often overlooked, could be key on Sunday.

When Saquon Barkley is healthy, Jones' rushing stats spike. In fact, Jones has cleared six attempts and posted at least 25 rushing yards (42.6 average) in each of Barkley's past five (fully healthy) contests. The Panthers struggled mightily against the run last Sunday, allowing 217 total rushing yards (including 10 on four attempts to Jacoby Brissett) to the Browns last Sunday.

Even if Carolina adjusts and crowds the box, Jones is alarmingly deft at getting to the outside. Since 2019, the Duke product has