Patrick Mahomes vs. Lions - NFL - Player Props, Lines and Trends

Before you wager on Patrick Mahomes' player prop bets in Sunday's game, which starts at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC, here are some key stats and trends to know. The Detroit Lions (4-1) will be Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs' (2-3) Week 6 opponent in a matchup at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Patrick Mahomes Player Props

Mahomes Passing Insights

• Mahomes throws for 251.4 yards per game, 16.1 fewer than his over/under on Sunday.
• In five games this season, Mahomes has topped 267.5 passing yards twice.
• Mahomes' 251.4 passing yards per game are 6.9 higher than his average prop bet (244.5).
• Mahomes has finished above his passing yards prop total in three of five opportunities this season.
• Mahomes has thrown for a touchdown in all five games this year, with more than one TD pass once.
• Mahomes has been intercepted in two of five games this year, but it was just one INT in each game.

Mahomes Rushing Insights

• Mahomes records 38 rushing yards per game this season, 11.5 greater than Sunday's over/under.
• Three times this year (in five games - 60.0%), Mahomes rushed for more than 26.5 yards.
• Sportsbooks have set Mahomes' average rushing yards prop bet at 24.1 yards. He has outpaced it by picking up 38 rushing yards per game.
• Mahomes has hit the over on his rushing yards prop bet three times so far this season (in five opportunities).
• Mahomes has rushed for a touchdown in three games this season (through five games played).

Detroit Lions Rankings

• The 206.6 passing yards per game given up by the Lions defense makes them the NFL's 12th-ranked pass defense.
• The Lions' defense is ranked 24th in the NFL with 10 passing TDs allowed so far this season.
• The Lions' defense ranks fourth in interceptions. Opposing quarterbacks have thrown six against the Lions (1.2 per game).

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