Is Xavier Legette Playing Today? (Injury Update, Prop Betting Impact for Saints vs. Panthers)

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Xavier Legette is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints, but he is expected to play despite a toe injury, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Panthers WR Xavier Legette, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a toe injury, is expected to play vs Saints, per source.

Panthers have ruled out WR Adam Thielen for Suday’s game due to his hamstring injury, and rookie RB Jonathon Brooks due to his knee injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 3, 2024

The Panthers are major underdogs in Week 9 with Bryce Young under center, and Adam Thielen is out for this game. The Panthers also traded away Diontae Johnson earlier this week, putting Legette in a spot where he could be the No. 1 option in this offense in Week 9.

How should bettors wager on the rookie in the prop market? Here’s a breakdown of his props and my favorite bet for him in Week 9.

Xavier Legette Prop Bets for Week 9 vs. Saints

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Receptions: 3.5 (Over -105/Under -125)
Receiving Yards: 37.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
Anytime TD: +225

Young didn’t look awful in Week 8 against the Denver Broncos considering the lack of weapons around him on offense.

That could be a good sign for Legette against a New Orleans defense that ranks dead last in the NFL in yards per play allowed and has given up the fourth most passing yards in the league.

Legette had a strong showing in Week 1 against the Saints – although it was in a blowout – catching four passes for 35 yards on seven targets.

Legette has played 62 percent of the snaps or more in three straight weeks, and I think he can clear 3.5 receptions as the No. 1 option in this game. I’d expect Legette (seven targets in Week 8) to receive a ton of looks from Young in this matchup.

Xavier Legette Prop Bets for Week 9 vs. Saints

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