NFL Week 8 Big Bets Recap highlights an incredible moment when a $10 parlay on tight end touchdowns turned into a staggering $185,000 payout. Sunday was filled with excitement as fans celebrated National Tight Ends Day, making tight ends a popular focus for bets across sportsbooks.
For some lucky bettors, the day proved to be a financial windfall. Imagine transforming a small wager into a life-changing amount, all thanks to tight ends finding the end zone. This remarkable outcome is a testament to the unpredictable nature of sports betting.
Parlay Partay
In a thrilling moment during the San Francisco 49ers game against the Dallas Cowboys, tight end George Kittle caught a 2-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter, sending cheers through the betting community. At FanDuel Sportsbook, one bettor celebrated a $10 parlay filled with tight ends as anytime touchdown scorers. With Kittle sealing the deal, the bettor walked away with an astonishing $185,211.36.
Another FanDuel bettor turned a $5 player-prop parlay of tight ends scoring into nearly $30,000. The excitement didn’t stop there, as National Tight Ends Day continued into the Monday night matchup between the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers.
A DraftKings Sportsbook customer crafted a 10-leg parlay of tight ends to score anytime touchdowns. With the first nine legs hitting, all eyes were on the Steelers’ Pat Freiermuth to clinch the bet. If he succeeded, the bettor’s $1 wager at +3245282 odds would yield an impressive $32,453.82.
In-Game Hall of Fame
The evolution of sports betting through mobile apps has opened the door for exciting betting options. While many are familiar with same-game parlays, the concept of single-drive parlays is gaining traction. During the Cowboys-Niners game, a FanDuel bettor placed a $5 bet at +20000 odds (200/1) on a specific sequence of plays during a San Francisco drive.
- Brock Purdy completing a pass of 20 yards or more
- Purdy rushing for 10 yards or more
- Purdy scoring a touchdown
On the second play of the drive, Purdy ran for 16 yards, followed by a 27-yard completion to Kittle. He capped it off by scoring a touchdown from the 2-yard line, resulting in a $1,000 profit for the bettor. A remarkable return on investment for a single drive!
Here’s Hoping You Had It
While massive payouts grab attention, smaller wins also contribute to the excitement of betting. A bettor who placed a $5 wager on Allen Robinson’s two-touchdown prop saw a $375 return when he scored twice, showcasing that even modest bets can yield satisfying results.
In the Vikings-Rams game, Minnesota’s Josh Oliver, a tight end, scored the game’s first touchdown at +6000 odds. A $5 bet on that would have resulted in a $300 win, further highlighting the thrilling potential of betting on tight ends.
I Like Big Bets And I Cannot Lie
As Week 9 college football odds and Week 8 NFL odds rolled in, one standout wager captured attention. A customer at Caesars Sports placed a $7,000 bet on Kennesaw State’s moneyline at +1450, taking a chance on a 27-point underdog. Kennesaw State led the game and ultimately won 27-24, resulting in a $101,500 profit for the bettor.
Other notable bets from Caesars Sports included:
- $120,000 on Bears -2.5 vs. Commanders, resulting in a loss.
- $110,000 on Dolphins -4 vs. Cardinals, ending in a narrow defeat.
- $110,000 on 49ers -4 vs. Cowboys, yielding a $100,000 profit.
- $50,000 on Vikings -3 vs. Rams, another loss for the bettor.
- $57,500 on Texas A&M moneyline -115 vs. LSU, leading to a $50,000 profit.
- $55,000 on Illinois +21.5 vs. Oregon, resulting in a loss.
