Jets vs. Texans TNF picks, props: Target this same-game parlay

The Texans suffered a significant setback given the announcement that star wide receiver Stefon Diggs will miss the rest of the season following an ACL injury.Houston is currently the No.2 in the AFC thanks to a 6-2 start. Unfortunately, Diggs’ injury could derail the Texans’ title hopes in a year when they looked like legitimate Super Bowl contenders.They’re already short at the wide receiver position as Nico Collins remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.Thus, the Texans must be more pragmatic when they visit the Jets on Thursday night.Given the injury dilemma, we’ve assembled a four-leg Same Game Parlay on FanDuel that is worth a look. While Texans quarterback C.J.

Stroud has done a tremendous job distributing the ball among his wide receivers, Mixon is getting the bulk of the carries in the backfield. The former Bengal is having one of his best years, racking up 503 yards in just five games and averaging 4.9 yards per carry.Mixon also leads the Texans with six touchdowns and only failed to reach the end zone against the Bears in Week 2, when he left the game with an ankle injury.With the Texans depleted at wide receiver, look for Mixon to be a focal point for the offense when they get inside the red zone.Mixon’s rushing yards prop is available at 81.5, and while Mixon has a decent chance to go Over this number, you always want to exercise some caution when tying plays together in a parlay.Mixon has amassed 60 or more rushing yards in four of his five games, and the touches should be there, considering that the Texans are also short at running back with Dameon Pierce ruled out (groin injury). Using the FTN Fantasy Defense-adjusted Value Over Average (DVOA) metric, the Jets rank 23rd in stopping the run.If you’re looking for a prop that offers potential as an escalator, Mixon should be at the top of your list, given this situational spot and the opponent.The Texans’ injury list will force them to be a bit more creative offensively, and it wou...