The NFL playoffs get underway on Saturday afternoon, but before the action kicks off, bettors need to lock in their futures. Since we've reached playoff time, DraftKings Sportsbook posted special futures markets that include props on "most playoff passing/rushing/receiving yards." Along with specialty markets for the playoffs as a whole, DraftKings also has markets exclusively for super wild-card weekend.
Below, we've broken down our favorite futures for the entire playoffs and super wild-card weekend, including Patrick Mahomes continuing his MVP-caliber play and the Giants and Vikings lighting up the scoreboard on Sunday.
Best NFL Playoff Prop Bets: Specials, odds
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook
Most playoff passing yards: Patrick Mahomes +300
While Josh Allen (+235) is the odds-on favorite in this market, we'll back Mahomes to lead all players in passing yards in the playoffs. Allen's warranted as the favorite here given the Bills play during super wild-card weekend while the Chiefs rest up for the Divisional round, but we simply can't bet against the MVP favorite. Mahomes quieted some doubters, throwing for a career-high 5,250 yards in a season where some questioned exactly how dominant the offense would be sans Tyreek Hill, Demarcus Robinson, and Byron Pringle.
Since we're taking Mahomes to be the playoff passing yard leader, we're predicting another Super Bowl run for Kansas City, giving Mahomes three games to achieve this feat. Mahomes looks to be in line to torch either Los Angeles' or Jacksonville's defense next week, setting him up for a showdown against most likely the Bills or Bengals in the AFC Championship game. Despite Kansas City losing to both teams in the regular season, there's reason to think they exact revenge en route to Super Bowl LVII.
Other considerations: Joe Burrow (+400), Brock Purdy (+1000)
Most playoff rushing yards: Christian McCaffrey +450
We wanted to go with a bit of a longer shot here, but we can't fathom not taking Run CMC to lead all players in rushing yards. Similar to Mahomes and Kansas City, we're predicting a Super Bowl LIV rematch between the 49ers and the Chiefs. If San Francisco's able to return to the Super Bowl, there's a sizeable chance McCaffrey's leading all players in rushing yards with the 49ers playing in a total of four postseason games.
Now that we've reached the postseason, it's not crazy to think McCaffrey can average 20-plus carries per game. He's only had one game with more than 20 carries in a 49ers uniform, but the playoffs are a different animal, and CMC's ready to be unleashed. Elijah Mitchell's return certainly limits his upside, but even with another reliable back to spell him every now and then, McCaffrey's our pick to lead all players in rushing when it's all said and done.
Other considerations: Jalen Hurts (+1000), Isiah Pacheco (+1200)
Most playoff receiving yards: Ja'Marr Chase +900
For the receiving yards leader, we're not taking a Chiefs or 49ers player despite those being our Super Bowl picks. Rather, we'll bet Chase to lead all receivers, as we could see the Chiefs and 49ers offenses being a bit more dispersed. Chase, who ended the regular season with the sixth-highest target share (29.3 percent), is always a safe bet for consistent production and his big-play ability makes him even more enticing to show out in the playoffs. While defenses will attempt to bracket him, Chase is still capable of taking the top off defenses, and if he gets loose, a handful of big catches can lead him to a monster postseason.
Other considerations: Travis Kelce +1000, Tee Higgins +2000
Super Wild-Card Weekend Prop Specials
Each team to score 1+ FG: Yes +750
At +750 (implied probability 11.76 percent), we have to wager on all 12 teams connecting on at least one field goal this weekend. All 32 teams in the league did average over one made field goal per game during the regular season, and while offense may be hard to come by for the Seahawks, Dolphins, and Ravens, we do think they'll be able to generate at least one scoring drive that results in a made field goal.
Highest scoring game: Giants-Vikings +300
Sunday's Giants-Vikings game does have the highest total of super wild-card weekend (48), and we're expecting another high-scoring contest between two offenses that nearly combined for 800 total yards in Week 16. Both Minnesota and New York ranked within the top half of the league in offensive success rate, as both offenses could very well put up 28-plus points. Additionally, both defenses ranked in the bottom half of the league in drop-back EPA, so we expect both QBs to once again have success through the air. It also doesn't hurt that this game is being played in perfect conditions inside U.S. Bank Stadium, lending itself to be the highest-scoring game of super wild-card weekend.
Highest scoring team: Minnesota Vikings +650
Coinciding with the Vikings-Giants game being the highest-scoring game of super wild-card weekend, we'll wager on Minnesota's offense to show out on Sunday. We're not high on the Vikings relative to making a Super Bowl run, but they're still capable of knocking out the Giants this week. Justin Jefferson's been kept quiet the past two weeks, but could easily one-up his 12-catch, 133-yard, one-TD showing against the Giants back in Week 16. Since Week 10, the Giants defense ranks 31st in EPA/play (0.051), and it's susceptible to allowing chunk plays if its pass rush can't get home.
Other considerations: Buffalo Bills (+350), New York Giants (+1200)
Lowest scoring team: Seattle Seahawks +450
Manufacturing scoring drives against a 49ers defense that leads the league in EPA/play is a tough task, and we're not expecting Seattle's offense to have much success on Saturday. Seattle's limping into the postseason, losing five of its past eight games, and was fairly fortunate to even sneak into the playoff field. Since the start of their cold steak in Week 10, the Seahawks' offense ranks in the bottom half of the league in both drop-back EPA, and rush EPA, which spells trouble against an elite 49ers defense.
Other considerations: Miami Dolphins (+300), Baltimore Ravens (+350)
