A trio of the NFL's top playmakers highlight my NFL Week 17 prop bets.
The pregame narrative: The Arizona Cardinals and Cincinnati Bengals go toe-to-toe in a game that has shootout written all over it. Trey McBride and Ja'Marr Chase should shine with plenty of offence likely on the way.
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NFL Week 17 prop bets
Best Bet: McBride over 77.5 receiving yards (-112)
McBride is primed for a monster performance on Sunday afternoon.
The Cardinals' tight end has been the NFL's best receiving tight end by a wide margin:
- First in receiving yards (1,098, 244 yards ahead of second).
- First in receptions (109, 28 ahead of second).
- First in 100-plus receiving yard performances (three)
Simply put, the guy has been in a league of his own among his peers.
Arizona's top pass catcher is staring down the juiciest of matchups in Week 17.
The Cardinals battle a Bengals squad that can't stop tight ends.
Cincinnati is allowing the most receptions (105), receiving yards (1,362) and receiving touchdowns (15) to the position.
Expect the Bengals' defence to be searching for answers all day on Sunday.
Key stat: McBride has topped this total in five of his last seven games.
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Chase over 86.5 receiving yards (-113): Here's another guy who should absolutely dominate in this game.
This matchup is equally mouthwatering for Chase. Not only are the Cardinals unable to stop the pass, but they don't have the bodies to do it.
Here's a list of Arizona's secondary injuries:
- Sean Murphy-Bunting (out)
- Budda Baker (out)
- Kei'Trel Clark (out)
- Will Johnson (questionable)
- Jalen Thompson (questionable)
That list doesn't even include Garrett Williams, Starling Thomas V, and Joey Blount, who are all on IR.
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All this means that Chase should absolutely explode.
The Bengals' wide receiver hasn't quite taken off with Burrow back, but he has topped this total in three of his last four outings.
Robinson over 74.5 rushing yards (-114): A date with the Los Angeles Rams might present an opportunity to fade Robinson.
But here's why bettors should back the Atlanta running back.
Firstly, Robinson is among the NFL's elite at his position. He's fifth in rushing yards (1,250) while averaging an impressive 5.0 yards per carry.
Secondly, this is a mark he beats routinely. Robinson has cleared this mark in four consecutive games and six of his last seven contests.
Lastly, Los Angeles' run defence is emerging as a weak point. The Seattle Seahawks rushed for 6.8 yards per carry against the Rams in Week 16, and they're ceding 4.9 yards per carry across their last three contests.
NFL prop bets made at 7:46 p.m. ET on Dec. 27, 2025.
