This week's NFL prop bets are a variety pack, featuring one running back, one quarterback and one wide receiver.
The pregame narrative: De'Von Achane and Drake Maye both have my attention in the 1 p.m. ET window, based partially on their compelling matchups. Later on, a healthy CeeDee Lamb looks to continue tearing it up despite entering a hostile environment.
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NFL prop bets: Week 8
Best bet: Achane over 60.5 rushing yards (-113)
The best version of the Miami Dolphins' offence involves Achane running with the ball in his hands.
The third-year tailback is lightning quick, as evidenced by his top sprint speed of 20.39 mph last week (tied for fifth-fastest in the NFL, per Next Gen Stats). He has runs of 40+ yards in back-to-back games.
You know what else has happened in back-to-back Miami games? Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throwing three interceptions.
That puts him at an NFL-worst 10 INTs for the season. And it further emphasizes the point that giving the ball to Achane is in the Dolphins' best interest.
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In his past five games, Achane is 4-1 vs. this prop while averaging 77.4 rushing yards/game. He's finished 20+ yards clear of this total in back-to-back weeks.
I expect a high ceiling for Achane on Sunday vs. the Atlanta Falcons, whose run defence has been highly suspect so far.
Atlanta's defence ranks 27th in yards per attempt (4.7) and 31st in rush success rate (46.8%), per RBSMD.com.
Key stat: Even if Achane's rushing volume isn't excessive, his recent efficiency can carry him over this line. Achane has averaged 5.0 yards/carry or better in four of his past five games.
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Maye over 1.5 passing TDs (-115): The second-year surge for Maye is real. He leads the NFL in completion percentage (75.2%) and passer rating (116.4).
Maye has yet to post a 300-yard passing game in 2025, but his elite efficiency has helped carry the Patriots to a 5-2 start. And he doesn't need massive yardage totals to rack up touchdowns.
- Maye has 2+ passing TDs in five of his past six games.
- He has as many red zone passing TDs (seven) as the Patriots have red zone rushing TDs.
This Sunday, the Patriots host a Browns team that has been elite at stopping the run: No. 1 in yards/rush, No. 2 in success rate, No. 2 in EPA/play, No. 3 in rushing TDs allowed.
Based on the matchup, as well as his success entering Week 8, Maye should be a great play on this market.
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Lamb 70+ receiving yards (-124): George Pickens was excellent in the weeks that Lamb was sidelined, but when both are out there, Lamb is still the clear WR1.
The Dallas Cowboys seem to have enough room for both wideouts to succeed, but I'm particularly bullish on Lamb putting up strong numbers now that he's back healthy.
- In Week 7, his first action since an early Week 3 exit, Lamb led the Cowboys in targets (eight) and receiving yards (110) while also finding the end zone.
- Lamb has played three full games this year, and he has 8+ targets and 110+ yards in all three.
- In 53 games dating back to the 2022 season, Lamb has averaged 6.9 catches and 87.4 yards.
The Denver Broncos' defence currently ranks in the top five in scoring and yardage, meaning this is no slouch of a matchup. But the milestone is so far below what Lamb has produced on a weekly basis (when healthy), so I'm willing to ride.
NFL prop bets made at 3:39 p.m. ET on 10/23/2025.
