Here are the key trends and stats you need to know about Dak Prescott and his player prop bet options. He’ll take the field Sunday starting at 1:00 PM ET on FOX. The Dallas Cowboys (1-0) and Prescott face off versus the New Orleans Saints (1-0) in a Week 2 matchup from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Dak Prescott’s player props vs. Saints
- Matchup: Dallas Cowboys vs. New Orleans Saints
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Date: September 15, 2024
- Passing yards prop: Over 253.5 (-114)
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Prescott passing stats and insights
- Last season, Prescott finished with 265.6 passing yards per game, higher than his prop bet total for this matchup (253.5).
- Last year, he racked up more than 253.5 passing yards 11 times last season in 17 games.
- Prescott’s passing yard average of 265.6 last season was 5.2 yards higher than his average passing yards over/under of 260.4.
- In 11 of 17 opportunities last season (64.7%), he went over on passing yards prop bets.
- Prescott threw for a touchdown 15 times last season in 17 games played, including multiple TD passes 11 times.
- When it comes to interceptions, he threw at least one pick in seven of 17 games last season, including one game with multiple INTs.
Cowboys vs. Saints stats and trends
- The Saints gave up 207.3 passing yards per game last season, with the NFL’s 10th-ranked pass defense.
- The Saints had the NFL’s 22nd-ranked defense against the run last season, surrendering 119.9 yards per game.
- The Cowboys found success on both sides of the ball in the passing game last season, ranking third-best in passing offense (258.6 passing yards per game) and fifth-best in passing defense (187.4 passing yards allowed per game).
- The Cowboys ranked 14th in run offense (112.9 rushing yards per game) and 16th in run defense (112.4 rushing yards allowed per game) last season.
- The Cowboys ranked eighth in yards per play allowed last year (5.3), but they thrived on the offensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with 5.9 yards per play.