NFL betting Week 15 props that spring – Carolina Panthers in good position

It’s week 15! The fantasy playoffs have arrived, and the real NFL playoffs are right on our doorstep, with a number of teams still fighting for postseason berths.

This week, Liz Loza and I will do our best to give you all the info you need to put some extra holiday cash in your pocket.

So let’s get to it with our week 15 props that pop! — Daniel Dopp

All odds from time of publication. For the latest odds, visit ESPN BET.

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Quarterback props

Bryce Young OVER 19.5 Passes Completed (straight)

Loza: Young is by no means an efficient passer, but his completion percentage has improved since being reinstated as the team’s starter in Week 8. The second-year signal-caller has also completed at least 19 completions in three straight games since the Carolina Panthers’ Week 11 bye. In fact, he recorded exactly 19 completions while facing a stout Philadelphia Eagles defense that has allowed the fifth-lowest completion percentage so far in 2024.

Young’s odds to improve on that total are high, given this week’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas’ secondary got Trevon Diggs back last Monday, but the defense also lost star new linebacker DeMarvion Overshown. The compromised pass rushes to work in Young’s favor.

Kyler Murray OVER 224.5 passing yards (-110) and Michael Wilson OVER 34.5 receiving yards (-105)

Loza: Murray has been frustratingly boom or bust all season, falling under 215 passing yards in seven games while going over 250 passing yards in six games. But his numbers have improved as the schedule has softened. The Arizona Cardinals quarterback has crossed the aforementioned line in four consecutive efforts, averaging 267 passing yards per game. game since Week 10. He figures to post similar numbers against a stifled New England Patriots defense that has given up 7.4 yards per carry. attempts and generated the sixth fewest sacks on the season (27).

And Wilson deserves credit after emerging as Arizona’s No. 2 WR. The Stanford product ranks second on the team in routes run and touchdowns scored after going over 50 receiving yards in three straight games. When Marvin Harrison Jr. likely to be shadowed by Christian Gonzalez, Wilson should benefit from softer coverage. The Patriots have allowed an average of 227 receiving yards per game. match.

Running props

Chuba Hubbard OVER 99.5 rushing + receiving yards

Dope: Chuba had split time with Jonathon Brooks over the past few weeks, but that won’t be the case heading into Week 15, as Brooks was unfortunately placed back on injured reserve with another torn ACL. Here’s hoping Brooks can come back stronger than ever in 2025. But for now, let’s focus on the volume Hubbard will see against the Cowboys. Hubbard and Adam Thielen basically are THE Carolina offense at this point.

Hubbard’s volume is wild, and his production has more often than not followed suit. Don’t let some of his early season numbers convince you that this prop isn’t attainable. The Panthers are playing so much better over the last five weeks than they were earlier in the season, and Hubbard has been a big part of that, posting two games over 100 total yards over the last four. Keep in mind that Brooks split time with Hubbard over two of those games, which won’t be a thing going forward.

Rico Dowdle OVER 17.5 Rushing Attempts (-135)

Dope: Dowdle has seen his rushing volume boom over the past three weeks. He averaged 12.5 carries per game. game through nine weeks, but over the past three weeks he’s seen those numbers climb to 19, 22 and 18. Now he takes on a Panthers team that has seen running backs carry the ball 445 times, MOST in the NFL. Carolina has also allowed the most rushing yards and second most rushing touchdowns this season.

And to reiterate how much volume he gets, there is literally almost no one else touching the ball in the Cowboys’ backfield. Since Week 12, Dowdle has 59 carries. Ezekiel Elliott has six and Hunter Luepke has three. Dowdle will get the majority of the workload in this Week 15 matchup.

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Wide receiver props

Adam Thielen OVER 49.5 receiving yards (-130)

Dope: Thielen has been on a tear over the past two weeks, turning 21 targets into 17 receptions for 201 yards and a touchdown. His veteran presence has been huge for second-year quarterback Bryce Young, and I expect that connection to continue in Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys.

Not only has Thielen hit that line in three straight games, but the Cowboys have allowed 17 different wide receivers to hit that mark so far this season. In fact, they’ve allowed seven wideouts to reach that number since Week 10 alone, indicating that this defense hasn’t gotten much better as the season has moved along.

If you wanted to get healthy, you could also parlay this with Thielen’s 5+ catch total receiving line, which currently comes in at +115. Given Thielen’s recent volume and Young’s penchant for finding the old man, consider taking this bet. It’s my favorite of the slate.

Keenan Allen OVER 4.5 receptions (-125) and OVER 49.5 receiving yards (-125)

Loza: Allen’s production has increased since Thomas Brown took over the Chicago Bears’ playcalling duties, averaging 5.6 catches and 63 receiving yards per game. match over his last three outings. Ironically, Allen’s season-best stat line against the Minnesota Vikings came back in Week 12. In that effort, Allen converted 9 of 15 targets for 86 yards and a score.

He’s unlikely to hit double figures this round, but it’s worth noting that the vet’s goal share has increased over the back half of the season, completing 90% in five out of seven games. Additionally, the Vikings secondary remains generous, having allowed the most catches (193) and most receiving yards to opposing WRs (2,501) during 2024. Allen figures to flirt with at least five catches and around 55 receiving yards per week 15.

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