Deebo Samuel Rushing Props: Monday Night Football A+ Projection Pick

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Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

As the football season kicks off, the San Francisco 49ers have already made headlines with a surprising transaction. Star running back Christian McCaffrey has been ruled out for the season opener against the New York Jets.

This unexpected development has led us to update our PRO Projections, a proprietary betting data system developed by our team of NFL experts. By comparing odds, player projections, and more to betting markets, we use PRO Projections to identify betting edges that can give you an advantage.

One player prop bet that particularly stands out is for Brock Purdy, the 49ers' talented quarterback, which we already covered.

However, it's Deebo Samuel props that are now grabbing our attention in light of McCaffrey's absence.

The game, set as the season opener for both teams, has San Francisco favored with an over/under set at about 42.5 points. This sets the stage for an intriguing matchup and some interesting betting opportunities.


Deebo Samuel Rushing Props: Monday Night Football A+ Projection Pick

With Christian McCaffrey sidelined, the 49ers lose not just a star player but also a core component of their running and passing game. This absence opens up several potential player prop bets, and none are more enticing than those related to Deebo Samuel.

Our updated PRO Projections highlight a significant edge in one particular Deebo Samuel prop—his rushing attempts. The over/under for Deebo Samuel's rushing attempts is set at 5.5. Our data, however, suggests a much different scenario. We project Samuel to average around