We’re not far from kick-off to the new NFL season and as bettors continue to narrow down their
wagers for Week 1 or their futures bets, there’s no shortage of action when it comes to player
props. We’ve focused on three veteran big names in the league and are diving into their prop
yards totals for the year.
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers: 3,700.5 Passing Yards (-115)
Aaron Rodgers 2023 season lasted just a few plays as he tore his Achilles. But he’s healed,
and ready to go, even at the age of 40. Since 2020, Rodgers’ passing total has decreased
every year. And we’re betting that trend continues in 2024. First off, he’s not getting any
younger. Rodgers is coming off a major injury and you’d have to think the Jets will monitor his
time over the season and we could see him pulled if New York is winning or losing big. While
he may not have a Davante Adams type of superstar, Rodgers still has some young weapons in
Garrett Wilson and veteran Mike Williams. He also has Breece Hall in the backfield who could
be in for a breakthrough season, meaning Rodgers may just need to hand the ball off and rely
on the Jets elite defense to make sure his passing yardage is under the total.
Ravens RB Derrick Henry: 1000.5 Rushing Yards (-125)
After playing his entire career in Tennessee, Derrick Henry joins a team known for running the
ball. Already with dynamic dual-threat quarterback Lamar Jackson in the backfield, Henry
should get a lot of touches this season. The Ravens led the NFL in rushing and with Jackson’s
ability to create nightmare matchups for the defense, it could lead to massive opportunities for
King Henry. He’s rushed for over 1,000 yards in five of the last six seasons and doesn’t need an
incredible season to reach this mark. Fantasy projections have Henry closer to 1,200 yards, so
this is a steal of a prop.
Texans WR Stefon Diggs: 950.5 Receiving Yards (-145)
Stefon Diggs was the main target in his four years in Buffalo where his lowest yardage total was
1,183 and his highest, 1,535 receiving yards. But Diggs was dealt to Houston where the offense
was buzzing last season with young studs led by C.J. Stroud. You’d think Diggs would become
the main weapon but not so fast. Houston is loaded with pass catchers including Tank Dell,
Nico Collins and tight end Dalton Schultz. This could make Diggs the third pass option for
Stroud. Also, age isn’t on Diggs’ side as he’s 30 years old, considered older in wide receiver
years. All signs point to Diggs being productive in Houston, but not breaking the 1,000 yard
mark.