NFL Wild Card Weekend has arrived, and it begins with the 8-9 Panthers hosting the 12-5 Rams at Bank of America Stadium. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Los Angeles is a -10.5-point favorite, and the game’s total is set at O/U 45.5 points.
Below, I’ll go over my favorite Bryce Young prop to consider from this contest.
Best Bryce Young Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Bryce Young UNDER 194.5 Passing Yards (-113)
I don’t care that the game script will likely be both negative and pass-heavy for Carolina; this is Bryce Young’s first career playoff game. Young is not a good regular-season quarterback, so why would I assume he will be a good postseason quarterback? For what it’s worth, the Alabama product cleared this line in 6-of-16 regular-season games, with one of those coming against the Rams, where he threw for 206 yards.
That was a great game for Young, but we’re talking about the playoffs now. The Panthers’ offense ranks 25th in dropback EPA and 26th in EPA/play, while the Rams’ defense ranks sixth in dropback EPA and seventh in EPA/play. Additionally, weather conditions may not be pass-friendly, with thunderstorms and high winds expected around kickoff. If the Panthers are going to find success offensively, it will likely be via the ground game, not because of Young and the passing game.
