I'm dropping my NFL player props for preseason Week 2 to get us set for tonight's slate, beginning at 8 p.m. ET with the Raiders vs. Texans and continuing at 10 p.m. ET with the 49ers vs. Chargers.
Fernando Mendoza, C.J. Stroud, and Justin Herbert highlight our Week 2 preseason props - let's dive right into my NFL picks and cash some Week 2 plays, shall we?
| Pick |  Probability |
|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza 100+ passing yards | 63% |
| C.J. Stroud 50+ passing yards | 66% |
| Justin Herbert 25+ passing yards | 55% |
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Raiders vs Texans pick: Fernando Mendoza 100+ passing yards
Fernando Mendoza is in line for significant playing time tonight after going 10 of 16 for 97 yards and a touchdown just last week. With Kirk Cousins slated as the Raiders' starter, we may only see a couple of series from him until Mendoza and Aidan O'Connell take over for the rest of the game. I'm projecting closer to 20 attempts for Mendoza, which should put him in a fantastic spot to fly over this number.
For more looks on this game, dive into Rob Paul's Raiders vs. Texans prediction.
Raiders vs Texans pick: C.J. Stroud 50+ passing yards
C.J. Stroud is expected to play at least a few series tonight, giving us ample opportunity for him to soar over 50 yards. He's expected to play about 20 to 25 snaps tonight behind his first-team offensive line and running back Woody Marks. One elongated drive, one splash play, and this cashes. Let's ride with Stroud tonight.
Looking for moneyline plays? I've got you covered for every game in my preseason Week 2 NFL moneyline picks.
49ers vs. Chargers pick: Justin Herbert 25+ passing yards
Jim Harbaugh confirmed earlier this week that his starters will play exactly one series, which means we'll see what Justin Herbert and new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel are cooking tonight. If I know McDaniel, he's going to want to use his shiny new toy and create one or two splash plays. If that's the case, 25 yards passing in that series should hit.
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