Jets vs. Vikings: DFS Picks for London Game

October 4, 2024

By: Mike Barner

New York Jets WR Allen Lazard warms up before playing against the New England Patriots in an NFL game. WR Allen Lazard is a top DFS pick for the Jets vs. Vikings London game on PrizePicks. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Sunday’s Week 5 action gets underway with the first London game of the season. It will feature the undefeated Vikings taking on the Jets in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Let’s look at some of the top DFS picks and predictions on PrizePicks for the matchup. Included is a best touchdown scorer pick, and a goblin pick if you want to take a safer route for the London game.

Jets vs. Vikings London Game: Time, How to Watch, Location

Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Time: 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff
Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
How to Watch: NFL Network

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London Game: Jets vs. Vikings Picks for DFS

Jets WR Allen Lazard 35.5 Receiving Yards — MORE

Jets WR Allen Lazard was brought to the team because of his history with Jets QB Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay. Their familiarity has made Lazard one of Rodgers’ go-to options.

Jets WR Garrett Wilson leads the team with 34 targets, but Lazard’s 24 targets are tied with Jets RB Breece Hall for the second-most on the team. No other Jets wide receiver has more than 10 targets this season.

With Lazard being targeted so frequently, he has finished with at least 48 receiving yards in three of four games. The Vikings are allowing just 3.8 yards per carry this season, but their explosive pass play percentage allowed of 13.04% ranks 24th in the league, per 4for4 Fantasy Football.

This projection is set too low for Lazard in a game where the Jets will likely be playing from behind.

Vikings RB Aaron Jones 25.5 Receiving Yards — MORE

While Vikings RB Aaron Jones rushing yards projection (65.5) is one of the most popular picks on the PrizePicks board, Jones is also an excellent pass-catcher out of the backfield. Despite being limited to 11 games last season, he caught 30 passes for 233 yards.

Prior to that, he had recorded at least 391 receiving yards in three of the last four seasons.

Jones has been even more productive with his new team, posting at least 36 receiving yards in three of four games. In all three of those games, he received at least five targets.

The Jets have allowed a 54% catch rate to opposing wide receivers, which is the lowest mark in the league. The Jets’ strength on defense is their cornerbacks, so the Vikings might not be able to rely as much on their wide receivers in this matchup.

That should keep Jones busy in the underneath game.

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Best TD Scorer Pick: Jets WR Allen Lazard 0.5 Rush+Rec TDs (Demon)

It’s no secret who the Jets want to throw to when they get inside the red zone. Lazard has five red zone targets this season, which is tied with Wilson for the team lead.

No other player on the Jets has received more than one red zone target. Lazard already has three touchdowns this season and should continue to be one of Rodgers’ most trusted options in key situations when it matters most.

Note: Demon picks add a payout boost to your lineup on PrizePicks, as they are more difficult projections to hit.

Jets WR Garrett Wilson 39.5 Receiving Yards – MORE (Goblin)

This has certainly been a disappointing season for WR Garrett Wilson so far, who has 20 receptions for 191 yards and one touchdown. His average depth of target is just 8.4 yards and he is only averaging 3.9 yards after the catch.

Still, he has accounted for 25.6% of the Jets’ targets. That has allowed him to finish with at least 41 receiving yards in three of their four games.

With plenty of targets likely coming his way again, another performance with at least 40 receiving yards should be in the cards.

Note: Goblin picks reduce your payout on PrizePicks, as they are easier projections to hit.

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Lock in on PrizePicks NFL London Game Picks

Now that we have brought these picks to your attention, it’s time to build your NFL lineup on PrizePicks for Sunday morning’s London game. It’s as simple as picking more or less on player projections to win real money for the London game.

Pick more or less on two or more player projections, lock in your lineup, and win real money during the NFL London Game. Keep coming back to the Playbook for more insights on NFL DFS.

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