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Chiefs vs. Chargers Best NFL Prop Bets for Week 1 (Bet on Xavier Worthy to Have Big Performance on Friday Night)
Many people believe the AFC West is up for grabs for the first time in years, with the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos closing the gap on the Kansas City Chiefs. We'll find out how true that is when the Chiefs and Chargers face off on Friday night in Brazil.
You can find out my best bet for the game in my full betting preview, but in this article, I'm talking player props. Let's dive into them.
Chargers vs. Chiefs Best NFL Prop Bets
- Xavier Worthy OVER 59.5 Receiving Yards (-114) via FanDuel
- Najee Harris UNDER 24.5 Rush Yards (-114) via FanDuel
- Nick Bolton OVER 4.5 Solo Tackles (+120) via DraftKings
Xavier Worthy OVER 59.5 Receiving Yards (-114)
Xavier Worthy turned things up late in the season. In the last three games of the regular season, he racked up 190 yards on 21 catches and two touchdowns. In the playoffs, he recorded 19 receptions for 287 yards and three touchdowns. He should be in a great spot to carry that momentum into this season, especially with Rashee Rice serving a suspension. I think he's in for a big season, starting with this Friday night showdown.
Najee Harris UNDER 24.5 Rush Yards (-114)
Najee Harris will play on Friday night, but I don't picture him getting many carries. He missed the majority of training camp and preseason with an eye injury, and the Chargers spent a first-round draft pick on Omarion Hampton, who I expect to get the bulk of the work. Let's also remember Harris has averaged just 3.9 yards per carry in his career, which is nothing to write home about.
Nick Bolton OVER 4.5 Solo Tackles (+120)
Nick Bolton averaged 4.56 solo tackles per game last season, right where his solo tackles total is set for Friday night. We can take the OVER at plus-money in this spot, against a Chargers team that loves to run the football, meaning Bolton and the other linebackers could have a busy night. He recorded five solo tackles in the Chiefs' Week 14 game against the Chargers last season.
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Originally from Nova Scotia, Iain MacMillan is a senior editor covering betting, with a focus on NFL, NHL, and golf. He hosts the Bacon Bets Podcast and has been featured on VSIN, BetQL and Monumental Sports Network. He is a member of the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association and his beloved Falcons and Maple Leafs break his heart on a yearly basis.