Best Running Back Prop Picks for NFL Week 1: Jonathon Taylor Continues Tormenting Texans

The NFL season has finally arrived. Here are the top picks for the Week 1 running back props.  FanDuel, Caesars Sportsbook, and DraftKings SportsBook offer their picks.

Jonathon Taylor is continuing to torment Texans.

The New Orleans Saints open the season on the road against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons' run defense ranked 29th in DVOA and in the bottom half of the league in yards allowed per carry last season.

Jonathan Taylor is running for 94.5 rushing yards against the Houston Texans. Matt Ryan is the new quarterback for the Colts. The Texans ranked 26th in yards allowed per carry last season.

Dalvin Cook is fully healthy and will be fresh after not playing in the preseason. New Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is a Los Angeles Rams disciple. O’Connell likes to rely on his star running backs. The Green Bay Packers' defense is much improved, but they ranked 28th in rush defense DVOA last season.

Best Running Back Prop Picks for NFL Week 1: Jonathon Taylor Continues Tormenting Texans. Running back prop picks made 9/7/2022 at 9:04 a.m. ET.