3 NFL Player Prop Bets for Monday Night Football: Week 1

Player props can be useful in a variety of ways -- from taking advantage of them straight up to measuring a player's potential to produce in daily fantasy football on FanDuel. Here, we're going to focus on the former.

Utilizing numberFire's projections as a guide, here are some NFL player props bets that look appealing.

Please note that betting lines and numberFire's game projections may change throughout the day after this article is published. Also, the weather may be an issue in some locations.

Garrett Wilson Any Time Touchdown (+150)

The New York Jets host the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football to close out Week 1.

A 2.0-point spread in favor of the road Bills and a 45.5 over/under should set things up for a close, back-and-forth game.

We'll start things off with the Jets' ascending star wide receiver, Garrett Wilson, to score a touchdown. Wilson said he and his new quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, spent time together in the offseason to help develop some on-field chemistry.

We saw a glimpse of that chemistry in the only preseason game they played -- when Rodgers hit Wilson for a 14-yard touchdown against the New York Giants. While that's a small sample size, it's a good indication Rodgers is willing to trust his top receiver in the red zone.

Despite being known for having a strong defense, the Bills allowed 18 receiving touchdowns to wide receivers last season, which was the fourth-most in the league.

Wilson is coming off an Offensive Rookie of the Year award and will look to build on that starting tonight.

Dalvin Cook Over 10.5 Receiving Yards (-110)

With the Jets' running back situation a bit unclear, Dalvin Cook is in a spot to succeed tonight.

According to reports, the Jets are expected to limit Breece Hall's role early in the season as he is recovering from an ACL injury. They plan to be smart with their second-year running back, and Cook is expected to see the majority of the backfield work on Monday.

While this is a new team and new offensive scheme for Cook, he has been a proven pass-catcher throughout his career, averaging at least 17 receiving yards per game in each of his last five seasons.

Last year, the Bills allowed slightly more than 30 receiving yards per game to opposing running backs, which is an encouraging sign for Cook to start the year.

With a strong role for Cook, he should be primed to grab a few catches and hit the over on his receiving yardage prop tonight.

Aaron Rodgers Over 32.5 Passing Attempts (-130)

The Jets went and got Aaron Rodgers for a reason, and it's not to hand the ball off.

The quarterback situation for the Jets was a mess last season, and with Rodgers now under center, it brings a level of stability and upside the Jets haven't had for years.

Given the injury/limited snaps from Hall, the Jets may not be prioritizing the running game tonight.

This should shift things to the passing game, a spot where the Jets were very comfortable last year. They ended 2022, with a 62.3% pass play percentage, which was the fourth-highest in the league. Granted, this was due in part to the Jets playing from behind, but with an upgrade a quarterback, there's no reason they can't be in the same range -- even with a bit of regression.

The Bills come in with the seventh-best defensive line, according to PFF, and allowed the ninth-fewest rushing yards to running backs last season.

If the Jets can't move the ball on the ground, some easy and quick passes to get yards could be the plan tonight. This should lead to plenty of attempts for Rodgers and the Jets' passing offense.

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