We have officially made it to Conference Championship Weekend! The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs was certainly a whirlwind, four games that fans won’t soon forget.
The NFC matchup is one that not many people predicted, but that cannot be said for the AFC Championship between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs. These were two of the best teams in the NFL during the regular season, so it’s only right to see them face off in this highly anticipated clash.
With that in mind, there are a lot of storylines heading into this matchup for both teams. We’re excited to watch it go down, which is why we’ve upped the stakes for this game by putting together our favorite player props from the matchup. Let’s dive in and take a peek at our favorite plays from Underdog!
Josh Allen is a freak of nature. He might not win the league’s MVP award this year, but he has certainly been the main catalyst for the Bills getting to this point.
He’s a force to be reckoned with in the air and on the ground, which is why we’re taking the over on his rushing total in this game. The Chiefs got gashed for 149 rushing yards in the divisional round, with 42 of those going to C.J. Stroud, who isn’t nearly as prolific of a rusher as Allen.
We think he will easily hit the 50-yard mark in this game, if not soar over it. Some bettors might be scared to take the over on this line considering he hasn’t hit it since December 15th, but we’re embracing it, especially considering the matchup.
Death, taxes, and Travis Kelce having a big performance in the playoffs. Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but it’s so hard for us to bet against Kelce in the playoffs, which is why we’re taking the over on his receiving yardage line for a second straight week.
Patrick Mahomes doesn’t have many people to throw to outside of Kelce in this offense, and considering this duo’s history in the playoffs, this should be an easy one.
Kelce has logged 70+ yards in 11 of his last 12 postseason games and is on a streak of eight games. We’re riding with the veteran TE until he has a bad game, confidently taking the over in this spot.
This prop might seem trivial to some, but it feels like a safe play in this game. Isiah Pacheco hasn’t looked the same since he came back from injury, and the Chiefs don’t seem to trust him in big moments.
His rushing work hasn’t been very prevalent, and he’s effectively been a non-factor in the receiving game. Considering Pacheco has only had over two catches in four occasions this season, we’re taking the under on his receptions line, believing Mahomes will look to others in the passing game.