The Seattle Seahawks are heading to Soldier Field tonight for Thursday Night Football to take on the Chicago Bears in a Week 17 matchup that is loaded with quite a few player prop betting opportunities.
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With Seattle still fighting for a coveted playoff slot and Chicago trying to salvage yet another disappointing season, there’s no shortage of value on the board for this Thursday Night Football game.
So, we’ve put together 5 of the best player props for tonight’s game, backed by critical stats and matchups to help you make some money at the sportsbooks.
Player Prop Odds: -115
Geno Smith has quietly put together a solid season. He’s thrown for nearly 4,000 yards with 17 touchdowns and we’re thinking that trend will continue. Against a Bears defense that ranks 30th in opponent EPA per play since Week 11, Smith should have no problem finding plenty of room to operate through the air.
The Bears’ secondary has been extremely vulnerable to deep plays, and Smith has the weapons he needs in Jaxon Smith-Njigba and DK Metcalf to take full advantage of those mismatches.
Chicago allowed a whopping 246 passing yards to Jared Goff in Week 16, and Smith is already averaging 262.5 passing yards per game this season — making this total well within reach.
We’re expecting the Seahawks to lean on Smith’s arm a bit more tonight to exploit Chicago’s defensive weaknesses.
Player Prop Odds: -115
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has come out as one of Geno Smith’s go-to targets as he’s leading the team in receptions with 93 total and yards at 1,089. He’s been really effective in the past few weeks, posting back-to-back games with double-digit targets.
He’s undoubtedly going to get the looks and with his hands, he’s going to convert those into yardage.
With Kenneth Walker III sidelined, the Seahawks will likely lean more heavily on the passing game. Chicago’s secondary has been carved up all season by even lesser teams and ranks near the bottom of the NFL in passing success rate. Smith-Njigba’s average of 11.7 yards per catch and his high usage make this one of the best player props for the night.
Given the Bears’ defensive struggles, we wouldn’t be surprised to see him blow through 100 yards tonight. You might want to grab this bet even if the odds aren’t exactly spectacular.
Player Prop Odds: -120
Rookie QB Caleb Williams has shown some flashes of promise but overall he has struggled with turnovers. He’s thrown 5 interceptions over his last 3 games and he’s not getting better. Against a Seahawks defense that has been fairly dominant in forcing mistakes, this prop feels like a solid bet to us.
Seattle’s pass rush might not be what most call elite, but it’s good enough to pressure the rookie behind Chicago’s shaky O line.
Williams’ inexperience and the likelihood of a bad game script, which could force him to throw even more, only increases the chances of an interception.
With the Seahawks ranking 12th in interceptions this season, and Williams’ recent struggles under center make this prop a strong play any day of the week.
Player Prop Odds: -115
With Kenneth Walker III out, rookie Zach Charbonnet will undoubtedly take the lead role in Seattle’s backfield.
He’s already shown he’s got some potential, and tonight’s matchup against the Bears’ 26th-ranked rushing defense gives him the chance to shine.
Charbonnet is also a capable receiver out of the backfield. His dual-threat attack makes this combined total very attainable for tonight’s game.
The Bears allowed Lions running backs to pile up a monstrous 175 total yards last week, and Charbonnet should have no problem getting plenty of volume as Seattle looks to control the game.
We expect him to be a focal point in both the running and passing game making this player prop bet a no-brainer.
Player Prop Odds: -115
D’Andre Swift has been a key part of the Bears’ offense all season, but that doesn’t say much about this team. His efficiency has dipped in recent weeks and we’re not so sure tonight’s the night he pulls it together. He’s averaging just 3.8 yards per carry this season and now faces a Seahawks defense that ranks 6th in opponent rush EPA since Week 10.
Seattle’s defensive line has done a pretty good job at limiting opposing running backs, and with Chicago likely trailing for much of the game, Swift’s rushing attempts could be limited as well.
He hasn’t topped 50 rushing yards in 4 of his last 5 games, and this tough TNF matchup doesn’t look promising for a breakout performance. Sometimes the under bets are what bring home the bacon and we like this one a lot.
Tonight’s game between the Seahawks and Bears offers plenty of chances for you to cash in on player props.
Whether you’re backing Geno Smith to light up the Bears’ secondary or betting on D’Andre Swift to struggle against Seattle’s front 7, these picks are backed by strong matchups and even recent trends.
Add these prop bets to your bet slip and cash in on the action.
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