NFL Divisional Round Player Prop Picks

The NFL regular season is in the books, and the postseason got off to a terrific start with a Wild Card weekend slate to remember a week ago. Fortunately for NFL fans and bettors, the Divisional Round keeps the compelling action going, as we have four more games across both conferences, including the Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears. 

We posted a 2-1 week in this column a week ago, which brings us to 30-25 on the season. This week, our expert has three more player prop bets for the NFL action. As we dive into the Divisional Round slate, it’s time to get into our best player prop bets for this weekend’s games. 

NFL Divisional Round Player Prop Bets

Pick #1: Josh Allen (BUF) anytime touchdown scorer in Bills vs Broncos (-105)

Pick #2: Christian McCaffery (SF) over 49.5 receiving yards in 49ers vs Seahawks (-115)

Pick #3: Kyren Williams (LAR) over 57.5 rushing yards in Rams vs Bears (-110)

PICK #1: Josh Allen (BUF) anytime touchdown scorer (-105)

For our first pick in this week’s column, let’s look at Bills QB Josh Allen to find the end zone on the ground for the 16th time this season. This was a wager that we gave out in this column a week ago, and that ticket cashed without much of a sweat. Allen’s ability to use his legs is key to Buffalo’s success in this game, and that should continue this week in a game where the Bills likely won’t be able to throw the ball downfield all that much. 

Allen has found the end zone with his legs in five of the Bills last seven playoff games over the last three seasons, and it wouldn’t come as a shock to our expert if last seasons’ MVP gets multiple opportunities in the red zone on Saturday. With that in mind, this prop still feels a bit mispriced at the current number, so let’s take advantage and back the best quarterback remaining in these playoffs to find the end zone once again.

PICK #2: Christian McCaffery (SF) over 49.5 receiving yards (-115)

For the second pick in the column this week, we’ll target 49ers RB Christian McCaffery to record at least 50 receiving yards. It’s no secret that the San Francisco bellcow has been a workhouse for this team all season long, and there’s no reason for that to change on Saturday. Given the situation at hand for the 49ers on offense, McCaffery will likely have to shoulder the load as both a runner and a receiver out of the backfield. 

As a matter of fact, the San Francisco running back racked up six receptions for 66 yards against the Eagles a week ago, which gives us confidence in McCaffery to replicate that performance against a stout Seattle defense this week. Regardless of how this game turns out, this should be a showcase for McCaffery to put up numbers in a win-or-go-home contest. 

PICK #3: Kyren Williams (LAR) over 57.5 rushing yards (-110)

For our final pick in this week’s column, we will take Rams RB Kyren Williams to clear his rushing yards prop against the Bears. The forecast for this game is one that immediately points us away from any receiving or passing props, as it’s expected to be frigid with high, sustained winds of up to 20 miles per hour.  

With that in mind, both coaches should look to lean into running the ball early and often. That should be music to the ears of Williams, as the Rams running back should see plenty of work against a poor Bears run defense that ranks 24th in EPA per rush allowed. The Notre Dame product has cleared this rushing yards number in 14 of his 18 games played this season, so let’s trust Williams to remain consistent and play with purpose on Sunday.