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Early NFL Player Props to Target for Week 8: Hurts, Jennings & More

Brady Trettenero

By Brady Trettenero in NFL Football

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs with the football
Sep 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs with the football against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
  • Which Week 8 NFL player props should you target?
  • I’ve got my eyes on Jalen Hurts’ rushing total vs Cincinnati, among others
  • Below, see the best early NFL player props to target for Week 8

After an exciting Week 7 of NFL action, it’s time to look ahead to Week 8. NFL player props for Week 8 will soon be available at sportsbooks, and I’ve identified several promising opportunities.

One of my favorite player props for Week 8 can be found in the Cincinnati vs Philadelphia matchup. I expect Jalen Hurts to have a big day on the ground against the Bengals’ defense. Elsewhere, 49ers’ receiver Juan Jennings lands a favorable matchup against Dallas.

Let’s dive further into the early NFL player props I’m targeting for Week 8.

NFL Week 8 Player Props to Target

Player (Team) Prop
Jalen Hurts (PHI) Over Rushing Yards
Juan Jennings (SF) Over Receiving Yards
Kimani Vidal (LAC) Over Rushing Yards

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Jalen Hurts Rushing Yards

One of my favorite Week 8 NFL prop bets is the rushing yards total for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. The 26-year-old has rushed for at least 20 yards in every game so far, and I expect him to have one of his better days on the ground Sunday.

In the Eagles’ dominant 28-3 victory over the New York Giants in Week 7, Hurts had a relatively quiet game rushing-wise. He carried the ball seven times for 22 yards, scoring a pair of TDs on the ground.

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I forecast Hurts bouncing back and rushing for 40+ yards in Week 8. The Bengals are allowing the most rushing yards to the QB position. Lamar Jackson and Daniel Jones both rushed for 50-plus yards on this NOS defense.

The Bengals vs Eagles matchup has one of the higher totals on the board at 47.5. This means oddsmakers expect plenty of offensive fireworks. Given how stingy Cincinnati has been against the pass, I think we see a healthy amount of designed-run plays for Hurts to cash this over.

  • NFL Prop Pick: Jalen Hurts Over 39.5 Rushing Yards

Juan Jennings Receiving Yards

A receiver I’m targeting in the Week 8 NFL player props is San Francisco’s Juan Jennings. While we will need to wait to confirm his injury status, there’s major upside if he plays in Week 8 vs the Dallas Cowboys.

The 49ers are very banged up at the wide receiver position. Brandon Aiyuk suffered a season-ending ACL tear, while Deebo Samuel is battling pneumonia. Jennings is set to grab the WR2 spot while first-round pick Ricky Pearsall acclimates to the pace of the NFL.

Jennings exploded the last time he was elevated into this role, racking up 175 yards and three touchdowns on 11 catches in Week 6 vs the Rams. If healthy, Jennings should feast on a miserable Cowboys secondary allowing 7.95 yards per pass.

Brock Purdy’s stock isn’t very high after his three-interception game vs Kansas City. However, this couldn’t be a better matchup for him and the team to get back on track. After watching elite pocket passer Jared Goff torch the Cowboys for 300-plus yards, I’m confident in backing Jennings to put up solid numbers.

  • NFL Prop Pick: Juan Jennings Over 54.5 Receiving Yards

Kimani Vidal Rushing Yards

One running back I’m looking at in the early Week 8 NFL player props is LA Chargers’ Kimani Vidal. The rookie’s stock is down right now after LA didn’t involve him much in Monday’s loss to the Cardinals. However, I’m forecasting a solid Week 8 for Vidal.

The youngster only made his NFL debut in Week 6 of this season, when he had four carries for 11 yards, in addition to 40 receiving yards and a TD. The explosive RB is firmly No. 2 on the LAC depth chart behind J.K. Dobbins. He should see more opportunities after Gus Edwards suffered an injury.

This is an excellent matchup for Vidal, as the Saints have arguably the NFL’s worst rush defense, allowing 5.56 yards per carry. Dobbins has been relatively inefficient of late, so I wouldn’t be surprised if LA feeds Vidal the rock often, setting up a career day.

Broncos’ Javonte Williams just went for 88 yards and two TDs against the Saints last week, showing how they can be exploited. With the Chargers rushing the ball on nearly 50% of their plays this season and landing a favorable matchup, I like the “over” on Vidal’s rushing prop.

  • NFL Prop Pick: Kimani Vidal Over 42.5 Rushing Yards

 

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Brady Trettenero
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Brady is the lead NHL and College Football editor at Sports Betting Dime, where he specializes in betting odds and data-driven analysis. Brady has over 10 years experience working in sports media, with work published by outlets such as ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports and Fox Sports.

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