NFL Player Props & Bets: Patriots vs. Seahawks (Wednesday)
The NFL season gets underway tonight in a Super Bowl LX rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. As always, sportsbooks have a plethora of betting markets available for fans to wager on. But I'll focus on the best NFL player props.
After careful consideration of how Super Bowl LX played out and the changes each team underwent in the offseason, the following are my best NFL player props for Wednesday night.
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NFL Player Props & Bets: Patriots vs. Seahawks
(odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Jadarian Price Over 1.5 Receptions (+124)
Jadarian Price was not much of a pass-catcher in college, but that will likely change in the NFL. Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury comes from the Kyle Shanahan coaching tree. Christian McCaffrey had a better target share than some of the league's best wide receivers last season.
Getting Price on track will be crucial for Seattle’s offense in this game, whether on the ground or in the air. Against the Patriots’ defense, expect it to be harder for him to get on track on the ground in his first taste of NFL action.
Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet combined for 51 receptions last season. With Charbonnet out, Price will be the go-to option in the backfield, making this prop bet a solid value play at +124 odds.
Sam Darnold 10+ Rushing Yards (+178)
Sam Darnold isn’t known as a dual-threat quarterback and isn’t expected to take off and run as Drake Maye might. Last season, Darnold ran for five yards in the Super Bowl and recorded 10+ rushing yards in just four games. But with Kenneth Walker III gone, a rookie running back in his place and a new offensive coordinator, there will be hiccups and growing pains in this game.
Consequently, opportunities will arise when the team needs Darnold to make a few plays with his legs. Don’t expect big runs, but 2-4 carries for 10+ yards is reasonable.
Hunter Henry Over 3.5 Receptions (+148)
Everyone will want to see Drake Maye throwing early and often to his new toys, A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, and he probably will. But when push comes to shove, and he needs a clutch reception to keep a drive moving, look for him to fall back on old reliable - tight end Hunter Henry.
Henry had three catches in the Super Bowl and had four or more receptions in nine regular-season games last season. Tight ends saw a lot of success against Seattle’s defense last season, and Henry was one of the best against zone schemes (which the Seahawks often run).
Doubs and Brown will be the superstars in the passing game, but Henry is the glue that will move the chains and keep drives moving.