Get ‘Em while they’re HOT! The top NFC East Prop Bets for the 2024 NFL Season!
Best 2024 NFC East Bets
The NFL preseason is well underway and the football juices are flowing. NFL Kickoff is under 20 days away and it’s time to start preparing for the real deal. Not only is the offseason a great time for fantasy football, but it’s the perfect time to find value in the NFL betting markets. It’s time to put the projections to the test and put our money where our mouth is! The NFL Futures Player Props Series storms on with the NFC East Best Bets Now, as a disclaimer, I am a New York Football Giants fan.
However, I will do my best to put my bias aside for the sake of this article, and our wallets! This division features four teams who do NOT like each other and typically play each other well. With a number of new offensive additions, this division comes with a lot of opportunities in the betting markets. To keep it simple, I’ve got one best bet for each team, for my four top prop bets for the NFC East.
*Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook
Terry McLaurin Over 900.5 Rec yds -110
Since entering the league in 2019, WR Terry McLaurin has been the epitome of consistency. He has gone over his season prop of 900.5 receiving yards in all five of his seasons in the NFL. Additionally, he has gone over 1,000 receiving yards in his three past seasons, while playing in all 17 games.
McLaurin has also proven to be QB-proof during this stretch as the Washington QB carousel rolls on. Despite now being at the mercy of a rookie QB in Jayden Daniels, I do believe this is the most talented QB he’s ever played with.
Additionally, who else is Washington throwing the ball to? The young WR Jahan Dotson has shown flashes but is inconsistent at best, and the rest of the depth chart is made up of rookies and NFL journeymen.
Washington WR Terry McLaurin will continue to be the #1 WR and go OVER 900.5 Rec Yards at -110.
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Saquon “Benedict” Barkley Under 7.5 Rushing Touchdowns -135
Remember when I said I would be unbiased? I promise this still falls into that category.
For my next bet, I will be fading the newest Eagles RB, who has quickly become public enemy #1 in New York. It’s one thing to not re-sign with the team that drafted you. It’s an entirely different, disgusting act to sign with your rival.
Nonetheless, Saquon Barkley is an Eagle and everyone has just penciled in for him to have a magical season. There is no denying that the Giant’s offensive line was BAD last season and the Eagles fielded one of the best. However, let’s not forget that the Eagles just lost arguably the best center to play the game in Jason Kielce. They also lost a key contributor in Sua Opeta at the guard position. Suddenly, some questions in the interior O-Line have not been there in a very long time.
Furthermore, despite showing flashes as a great RB, Saquon has only scored over 7 rushing touchdowns twice in his six-year career. He has also struggled to stay healthy following an impressive rookie season.
Now, for the biggest reason for this bet. Saquon Barkley is now playing behind one of the biggest TD merchants we have ever seen. Whether through the tush push or a more traditional route, QB Jalen Hurts scored an INSANE 15 rush TDs last season. All other Eagles RBs only combined to score seven.
The newest Eagle struggles to find the end zone on the ground, give me Saquon Barkley UNDER 7.5 Rush TDs at -135.
Jake Ferguson Over 675.5 Receiving Yards -110
The Dallas Cowboys currently enter the season with Ezekiel Elliot as their starting running back. A guy who they released two seasons ago, just to bring him back older and slower to lead their backfield. I feel like I should end the justification here as this situation speaks for itself. Following a season where they were top five in pass attempts, the Dallas Cowboys will be relying on their passing game A LOT this season.
Despite their lack of run game and the expectation for a lot of volume, Dak loves him the TE. For the past two seasons, a TE has been the second leading receiver, including Jake Ferguson last season. With the loss of Dalton Schultz last year, Ferguson excelled with his opportunity. It took him a few weeks to develop chemistry but by the end of the season, it was clear, the Dak to Ferguson WORKS.
With another year of high passing volume expected, TE Jake Ferguson will easily go OVER 675.5 Rec Yards at -110.
Malik Babers To Lead Rookies in Receiving Yards +330
I view this next bet as a two-horse race, in a technically wide-open betting market. We head on over to the “Most Rookie Receiving Yards” market.
Marvin Harrison Jr. is an excellent prospect with an undeniable pedigree. However, he heads to a team with some already established commodities. Second-year TE Trey McBride burst onto the season last season as an elite receiving option in line for a big season. Additionally, RB James Conner makes a case to be the featured option on offense both on the ground and in the run game. I think Marvin Harrison Jr. is in line for a good season, I don’t think he’s the clear #1 option on his offense.
Conversely, I view rookie WR Malik Nabers as the CLEAR best player on the Giants offense. I know, this is an outrageous thing to say about a rookie who has yet to play an NFL snap. However, this Giants roster was devoid of talent and just traded away their bell cow RB. I believe Malik Nabers walks on to this team is the WR1 and best chance for the offense to move the ball.
Given the sheer volume of targets he will receive this season, give me WR Malik Nabers to Lead Rookies in Rec Yds at +330.
