Pigskin Props

 I admit it. I fell for the "getting better day by day" line. Yes, I actually entertained the notion that Mac Jones would be able to play this Sunday in Green Bay.

Playing football under the best of circumstances is a risky proposition at best. Playing the game hurt can only lead to one of those "cover the children's eyes" kind of moments. If you don't believe me, then I don't think you watched Tua Tagovailoa carted off the field Thursday night.

Granted, we humans only have one brain, so when you're down a brain, you're out. On the other hand, we have two ankles, which would mean Mac should have (checks math) twice the chance to play. 

Clearly, math is stupid. 

We're described as "bipedal" for a reason. 

My Favorite Prop Bets For A Patriots Win

Full Disclosure: Yeah, I probably need to hit on all of these for the Pats to have a chance…

Lil'Jordan Humphrey catches 1+n TD passes

I have to guess Brian Hoyer has had more practice reps with Humphrey than he's had with the starting WR group. You also have to figure the Packers will be looking to match up their best defensive backs with DeVante Parker, Nelson Agholor, Kendrick Bourne, and Jakobi Meyers if he's able to play. Humphrey on a linebacker may not be Gronk on a linebacker but I'd still go there.

New England rushes for 200+n yards

This is pigskin obvious. 

Feed Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson like they're starving.

Keep Asgardian QB Aaron Rodgers on the sideline. 

Shorten the game. 

Wear down the Packers defense.

Kick game-winning FG as the clock runs down to 0:00.

The Patriots defense turns over the Packers 3+n times

To win this game, New England will need more possessions than Green Bay and a turnover (or two) in Packers territory would go a long way to making Nick Folk the special teams player of the week. Or…

Christian Barmore sacks Aaron Rodgers 3+n times

We've been waiting for the winter of his rookie season to be made glorious summer (aka, the second-year leap). Maybe those comps to Aaron Donald were premature? Or flat out crazy? (Yes, I really meant stupid.) Whatever. This would be the perfect time for Barmore to slip loose the dogs of war on Aaron Rodgers' ass.

Patriots Special Teams produce a touchdown

A kickoff or punt return for a TD is always exciting but I'd be more than happy with a blocked punt/FGA for a scoop and score.

If I hit on every one of those, I think the Patriots might just maybe come back to Foxborough 2-2-0, winning 35-33 on seven Nick Folk field goals. A jump ball Lil'Jordan Humphrey TD catch, a Marcus Jones kickoff return TD, and a failed 2-point conversion attempt by the Packers. 

It practically writes itself.

Go Pats!