NFL Wild Card Weekend Player Props: Best Bets for the 2026 Playoffs

It’s time for the NFL playoffs, starting Saturday with a Wildcard Weekend doubleheader, and running through Monday night.

When the stakes are win-or-go-home, the best tend to bring their A game. Unexpected stars may emerge, which makes it a great time for betting NFL player props.

The following are our top NFL player prop picks for Wildcard Weekend:

Kyren Williams, OVER 62.5 Rushing Yards at -118 (BetMGM)

With inclement weather expected, the Rams should lean on their run game against a Panthers team that allowed 144.8 rushing yards per game the past 10 weeks. Williams and Blake Corum have been splitting carries, but with the team’s postseason life on the line, I’d expect them to lean on the more experienced Williams.

Williams went for 60+ yards in the last six games and in nine of the last 10. He had 72 on 13 carries against the Panthers in Week 13.

Blake Corum, OVER 42.5 Rushing Yards at -110 (BetMGM)

I expect Williams to see the majority of the carries, but sharing the role has worked well for the Rams, so Corum will still see the ball enough to rush for OVER 42.5 yards against a poor Panthers run defense in weather conditions that will encourage the Rams to run more.

DJ Moore, OVER .5 Rushing Yards at +135 (bet365)

Moore had 15 carries across nine games, mostly in the first half of the season. He didn’t run much in the second half but had one carry for 12 yards against the Packers in Week 16. It would be just like Ben Johnson to use Moore on a couple of end-arounds to keep the Green Bay defense off balance.

Josh Allen, OVER 227.5 Passing Yards at -114 (FanDuel)

With the Jaguars being tough on the run game, I’d expect the Bills to lean on the passing game against a lackluster Jaguars secondary. It is expected to be a nice 65-degree day in Jacksonville on Sunday, so the conditions should be good for Allen to get the passing game going.

James Cook, UNDER 80.5 Rushing Yards at -110 (bet365)

Cook has been a big part of Buffalo’s success this season, but the Jaguars' run defense has yet to allow a running back to gain 75 yards. With the weapons the Bills have in the passing game, they’ll probably run the ball enough to keep the Jags defense honest, but will lean on the passing game.

Christian McCaffrey, 60+ Rushing Yards at +101 (DraftKings)

The 49ers' offense as a whole stunk against Seattle in Week 18, but prior to that game, CMC had rushed for 60+ yards in five of his last six games. Philly hasn’t been bad, but were certainly not great against the run, and I doubt they’ll keep the most prolific running back in the NFL in check.

Jalen Hurts, OVER 28.5 Passing Attempts at -128 (DraftKings)

Hurts has averaged over 28 attempts per game this season and has been more likely to throw than take off and run, as in years past. The offense has leaned more on the passing game this year in general, but especially in close games against tougher competition—like the 49ers.

Justin Herbert, OVER .5 Interceptions at -125 (BetMGM)

The Patriots' defense has done a great job forcing turnovers down the stretch, and since Herbert will likely be playing catch-up most of the game and throwing the ball, there’s a good chance that at least one throw will get away from him and get picked off. Herbert has thrown one in five of his last six games.

Alex Highsmith, OVER .25 Sacks at +111 (DraftKings)

T.J. Watt, OVER .25 Sacks at +105 (DraftKings)

I was surprised to learn that C.J. Stroud was sacked just 23 times. But the Texans will be playing against a fierce Steelers pass rush featuring Alex Highsmith and T.J. Watt. I don’t know if either will get the job done solo, but it is not hard to imagine them combining for at least one and getting credit for half a sack (.5).