NFL Thursday Night Football Player Prop Bets: 49ers vs. Seahawks
We have an NFC West matchup to start the week, and although the division is tight, we can argue these are the two teams that will be in contention to win it. Let's look at the best player props for this Thursday night matchup.
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Thursday's Best NFL Player Prop Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Tyler Lockett Over 43.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
The Seahawks are a high-octane offense that will continually throw the ball and they lead the league in pass play percentage (67.3%). Their offensive coordinator, Ryan Grubb, led the same type of offense for the University of Washington, where the Huskies were ninth in the country in pass play percentage (58%) and led them to the National championship game. DK Metcalf is the leading receiver, but Tyler Lockett is a solid number two. He's hit this receiving total in three straight and three of the last four regular-season contests against San Francisco.
Geno Smith Over 35.5 Passing Attempts (-110)
That potentially high passing total will help everyone, and it all comes down to Geno Smith. He's leading the league in passing attempts, and despite the 49ers being sixth in passing attempts allowed (28.6), the Seahawks aren't going to deviate from their plan. Smith faced Miami, which allows 25.6 pass attempts per game, and he had 34 in a game that Seattle easily won.
We mentioned this is their style of offense and that’s what they will have to do to win.
George Kittle Over 49.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
When Kittle is on the field, he gives Purdy confidence to throw the ball in the middle of the field. For the 49ers to win, they must establish the run and throw where Seattle is most vulnerable. The Seahawks have some great outside corners, but their linebackers have trouble defending tight ends and allow the fifth-most receiving yards to the position.