Bryce Young Player Props, Predictions Week 1: Mild Expectations For Panthers vs. Falcons Debut

With the NFL season kicking off thisweekend, it's first look at Bryce Young player props as the formerCrimson Tide star gets his long-anticipated start with the Carolina Panthers. Read on for our top Young player prop picks based on the best NFL odds.

NewCarolina Panthers franchise quarterback Bryce Young is set to make hisNFL debut against the Atlanta Falcons. But without his full complement ofpass-catchers, could it be a rough road matchup for the former Alabama standout?

Hereare our best Bryce Young player prop picks for the Panthers vs. Falcons Week 1matchup (odds via our bestNFL betting sites; pick confidence based on a1-to-5-star scale).

Bryce Young NFL playerprops for Week 1

Bryce Young playerprops

Under 201.5 passing yards (-110 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Although Atlanta ranked 25th in passingdefense, allowing 231.9 passing yards per game last season, Week 1sets up nicely for the Falcons' passing D against Young based on theanticipated game script.

Atlanta wants to lean heavily on running backs BijanRobinson and Tyler Alllgeier as the Falconslook to play keep away with a ball-control style of football. That couldleave Young limited opportunities to impress in his NFL debut.Young’s weapons are banged up, too, as wideout DJ Chark was ruled out while fellow wide receiver AdamThielen is questionable.

An inexperienced QB on the road with anunproven group of receivers could spell a quiet day through the air. Young’spassing prop sits at 201.5 yards with varying odds. The best valueson the Under are bet365 (-110), BetMGM (-115), and Caesars (-133), respectively. WhileFanDuel offers the best value for the Over, avoid their line of 195.5yards (-114) if you’re playing the Under.

Under 17.5 completions (-101 via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Similar to how we expect Young’s passingyards prop to fall short due to Atlanta’s projected ability towin the ball-control battle and limit Carolina's possessions, we're alsofading Young’s completions total. With limited possessions and limited acumenfrom receivers, making those connections frequently to extend lengthydrives just feels like a difficult bet for Young in this road environment.

The line sits at 17.5 completions across the board at affiliatedsportsbooks.Caesars offers compelling -101Under odds, whilebet365 and DraftKings have the Under at -105 odds.BetMGM sits at -110 while Fanduel offers the worst value at -114 odds.

Over 14.5 rushing yards (-110 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐

Since Young may have troublefinding open receivers down the field, expect him scramble a few times in an effort to keep his team in the game in hisfirst NFL appearance.

Young’s rushing prop, which sits at 14.5 yards across various sportsbooks, feels attainable. Youngdidn’t often take off and run with the football in college, totalingjust 162 yards on 139 rushing attempts at Alabama.But I trust Young’s athleticism and decision-making enough to believe he’ll be willing to improvise when the situation demands it.

As of this writing, DraftKings and FanDuel didn't offer standard rushing lines for Young. BetMGM offers the prop butwith overly inflated -120. odd. Caesars and bet365 are worthpursuing, as Caesars checks in at -113 with bet365 at -110.

Bryce Young player prop picks made 9/9/2023 at 12:15 p.m. ET.

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