Week 18 is a weird time in the NFL season. Most teams that have already clinched a playoff berth will sit several players to avoid injuries in Week 18. For example, here is a short list of quarterbacks that have already been ruled out: Brock Purdy, Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford and Lamar Jackson. That makes Week 18 a hard slate to handicap, but I’ve found 3 underdogs with a lot of value to create a 12/1 NFL mega parlay at FanDuel Sportsbook. Let’s dive in, but make sure you also check out our'NFL picks for every game as we look to add to +58.7 units of profit this season.
New York Jets ML over New England Patriots (+108)
At this point in the season, the Patriots are not interested in winning. Despite Bailey Zappe trying to win over the Patriots’ front office, there is no reason for the Patriots to win in Week 18. New England is currently slotted at the #3 pick in the NFL Draft and could get either Caleb Williams, Drake Maye or Marvin Harrison Jr. based on their spot. If the Patriots are victorious in Week 18, there's a chance they could move out of the top 4 picks altogether. The Cardinals did the Patriots a favor by winning in Week 17, and the last thing New England needs right now is a win. However, Bill Belichick might make it difficult since he announced no plans to rest any starters.
It's been a rollercoaster of a season for the Jets. The Aaron Rodgers saga is finally over, and it's been Trevor Siemian's team recently. There have been a few silver linings to New York's season, like the improvement of Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall. Plus, New York still has one of the best defenses in the league. As short underdogs, the Jets are worth taking to get their first win over New England for a few years.
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