Week 1 of the NFL season is always an exciting time because we’ve been starving for football, ready to engage in a feast of our favorite player props.
On this page, you’ll find one game prop bet and two player props for each week of the NFL season. This week, I’ll focus on fading the New Orleans Saints and riding with a pair of Atlanta Falcons.
So, without further ado, let’s dive into our Week 1 NFL props.
Week 1 NFL Prop Bets
Note: NFL Week 1 odds used for prop bets are courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook, current as of Friday, Sept. 5.
Saints Under 17.5 Points (-108) vs Cardinals
WAGER: 1 Unit
There’s a legitimate chance that the Saints are a dumpster fire this season. Second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler won the starting job, but he was abysmal last year, putting up four touchdowns and five interceptions.
Look for Rattler to have a tough time against an improving Cardinals defense, which added a stud pass-rusher in Josh Sweat this offseason.
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We’re getting above the key number of 17 here, which makes me feel confident in this Under. It’s a bet on poor quarterback play vs an underrated defense.
Week 1 NFL Player Props
Michael Penix Jr. Over 239.5 Passing Yards (-111)
WAGER: 1 Unit
I’m targeting the Falcons’ passing game in Week 1 against the Buccaneers. We saw Tampa Bay be among the worst pass defenses in the NFL last season. Expect that to continue this year.
Michael Penix Jr. is a gunslinger under center, and with right tackle Kaleb McGary out for the season, the Falcons may have more challenges than usual in running the ball.
This could force them to air it out at a higher rate, which bodes well for this prop.
As a pocket passer, we don’t have to worry about Penix wasting multiple dropbacks by taking off to run.
If this gam turns into a shootout as projected, there’s a legitimate chance that Penix flies Over this number.
Drake London Over 78.5 Receiving Yards (-114)
WAGER: 1 Unit
The final prop on my Week 1 card is with the Falcons’ No. 1 wide receiver.
We saw Drake London perform at a high level once Penix took over as starter last year. Think back to the Week 18 overtime game against the Panthers, when London went off for 187 yards.
If I’m right that this turns into a pass-heavy game script for the Falcons with Penix airing it out effectively, expect London to reap the rewards.
This is compounded by the fact that Darnell Mooney is still banged up, which could mean even more targets for London.
I’m betting that this stud target hog gets 100+ receiving yards in this game.
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