Best prop bets for Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions in Week 5

Which prop bets from the NFC North matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions could result in the biggest rewards for bettors?

After a difficult loss to the Cleveland Browns last Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings will attempt to get their second win of the 2021 season this weekend in an NFC North matchup against the Detroit Lions.

Best Minnesota Vikings prop bets for Week 5

Bet No. 1

• Kirk Cousins over 2.5 touchdown passes (+135)

During their four games this season, the Vikings have scored a total of 10 touchdowns on offense. To the surprise of some, only one of those trips to the end zone happened after a run play was called.

That’s right, Kirk Cousins and his arm have accounted for nine of Minnesota’s offensive touchdowns this year.

Cousins only threw for one score last week against the Browns, but he tossed a trio of touchdowns in each of the Vikings’ previous two matchups in Week 2 and Week 3.

With Minnesota looking to get back to how their offense performed prior to their loss to Cleveland, expect Cousins to have plenty of opportunities to throw touchdowns on Sunday against the Lions.

Bet No. 2

• K.J. Osborn anytime touchdown scorer (+200)

Following a rookie season with the Vikings in which he wasn’t on the field for a single offensive snap, K.J. Osborn has really emerged as another weapon for the team’s offense this year.

Part of Osborn’s success this season has been due to Cousins trusting him enough to target the young receiver in crucial moments. Osborn has been targeted at least six times in three of Minnesota’s four games this year, so this should continue on Sunday against Detroit.

With the Lions being pretty thin in the secondary, most of their attention this week will be on stopping Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. So with the majority of the focus being placed on the Vikings’ dynamic receiving duo, it seems like there will be at least one opportunity on Sunday for Osborn and Cousins to connect for their second touchdown of the season.

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