NFL Divisional Round Prop Picks and Analysis
The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs is here, and with it comes a new set of exciting matchups and prop betting opportunities. As the postseason tends to emphasize defense and low-risk throws on offense, our focus shifts to security-blanket pass catchers and defensive players who can make a significant impact. In this article, we’ll explore the best NFL player props for the Divisional Round, including picks for Dawson Knox, Christian McCaffrey, Danielle Hunter, and more.
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Colston Loveland scores a touchdown against the Packers during the regular season.
Best Bets and NFL Player Props for Divisional Round
Prop Pick: Dawson Knox Over 21.5 Receiving Yards
-114 at FanDuel
The Buffalo Bills will likely rely on underneath throws due to their injured WR corps, which should lead to plenty of work for tight end Dawson Knox. The Denver Broncos have a strong pass defense but are vulnerable to tight ends, allowing the ninth-most receiving yards per game (59.7) to the position. Knox has logged 24+ receiving yards in six of his last seven contests, averaging 36 yards per game over that span.
Prop Pick: Christian McCaffrey Over 49.5 Receiving Yards
-114 at FanDuel
Christian McCaffrey is one of the best receiving running backs in NFL history, logging 924 receiving yards in the regular season and adding another 66 yards in the Wild Card Round. With Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle out due to an Achilles tendon injury, McCaffrey should see heavy usage in a contest where the San Francisco 49ers have a projected passing game script as 7-point dogs. The Seattle Seahawks have struggled against pass-catching backs, ranking 27th in the NFL in receiving yards allowed to opposing RBs.
Prop Pick: Danielle Hunter Over 0.25 Sacks
-130 at FanDuel
Danielle Hunter finished the regular season third in the league in sacks (15) and fourth in pressures (89). He’s picked up a sack in eight of his last 10 games, including last week’s clash at Pittsburgh. The New England Patriots’ Drake Maye tends to hold on to the ball too long, which will make him a sitting duck against the Houston Texans’ strong secondary and elite pass rushers off the edge.
Prop Pick: Colston Loveland Over 4.5 Receptions
-140 at FanDuel
Colston Loveland has become a go-to target for Caleb Williams, racking up at least six catches with more than 90 receiving yards in three straight games. With Bears wideouts Rome Odunze and D.J. Moore hindered by lower-body injuries, Williams will once again rely on his big-bodied tight end on a cold and windy night at Soldier Field.
Prop Pick: Matthew Stafford Over 0.5 Interceptions
-108 at FanDuel
Matthew Stafford is the MVP front-runner, but he won’t find it easy to play mistake-free football on Sunday against an opportunistic Chicago defense. Stafford has thrown just nine picks in the regular season and playoffs, but eight of those have come on the road. The weather will also make it tough for Stafford, who is used to playing indoors and will be throwing into heavy wind with gusts approaching 30 mph.
NFL Divisional Round Prop Betting Card
Here are our top prop picks for the Divisional Round:
- Knox o21.5 receiving yards (-114)
- McCaffrey o49.5 receiving yards (-114)
- Danielle Hunter o0.25 sacks (-130)
- Loveland o4.5 receptions (-140)
- Stafford o0.5 interceptions (-108)
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Smart Tip for Readers
When betting on NFL player props, it’s essential to consider the team’s game script and how it may impact individual player performance, and to stay up-to-date with the latest injury reports and weather forecasts to make informed decisions.
