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NFL season futures: Best Bets and Player Props
Jaxin Daniels • August 28th, 2025 12:11 pm
LA Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford | Photo: Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire
It’s almost time for the NFL season to get underway, as we prepare to set our alarms for 5am and eagerly await the start of our fantasy football leagues.
Thanks to betcha, we have new and improved betting markets to get creative with some season long futures bets to keep you locked in.
I recommend betting these on their own rather than in a multi.
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A new year means newfound hope and optimism, which sometimes can be reflected in the sportsbooks.
A team I think’s optimism is way too high is the New England Patriots with a win total of 8.5.
Since Brady left they haven’t been that good, with the last time they exceeded 8 wins being in 2021 with Mac Jones at the helm.
Do I think the Patriots will be dreadful, no, but do I think the 8.5 win total is a bit of a stretch, it just might be.
They do have the 3rd easiest strength of schedule, but I believe there will still be growing pains with 2nd year QB Drake Maye and the new coaching staff.
I wouldn’t be surprised if the Patriots end up being a fringe playoff team, but until we see the product on the field, I think 8.5 is just too high. Give me the UNDER.
This is a situation where the team is historically terrible, but I think the foundations for success have been there the last couple of years.
Two years ago, they were a playoff team, and last year, starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence got injured mid-season, so the tank (being content with losing for a better draft pick) really began.
They brought in a new offensive minded head coach in Liam Coen, drafted one of, if not, the most talented prospect we’ve seen, in Travis Hunter, as well as already having a young core of talent on the offensive side of the ball.
The key for this team is staying healthy and the offense carrying majority of the load to claw their way to 8 wins.
They’re in one of the easiest divisions in football, with a host of potential waiting to breakout, so I believe they can go and get those 8 wins, give me the OVER.
This might turn out to be a top 5 offense in the NFL this season, with the likes of Bijan Robinson and Drake London projected to have huge years under 2nd year head coach Raheem Morris.
2nd year Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. showed flashes last year, and his connection with the weapons around him shows why they’re projected to excel.
It’s Penix’s 2nd year in the system under Morris, and he has invaluable experience behind him with four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins the back up.
I see a step forward for Penix as nothing has changed system wise, the only issue I see is offensive line play with two offensive tackles already going down with injuries this preseason.
All in all, they’ve made a few defensive additions this offseason, while keeping the strength of the team, the offense, relatively unchanged, I like the OVER.
One of the standout players at his position last year, McBride had over 1100 receiving yards with 111 catches and only TWO touchdowns.
The team hasn’t added any weapons this offseason, and hope their 2024 first round pick, Marvin Harrison Jr. takes steps forward, but I don’t see them moving too far away from their best pass catcher.
I predict some positive touchdown regression for McBride and see him having another great year, this time with more touchdowns on the stat sheet.
Give me the OVER.
The Indianapolis Colts are a dumpster fire at the moment.
Anthony Richardson, the team’s top five quarterback pick from two years ago, has been nothing short of disappointing, and this team’s passing game has suffered because of it.
New free agent recruit Daniel Jones has just been named the team’s starting quarterback, which should positively impact the passing game compared to Richardson, however, from a 69 NFL start sample size, this impact looks to be minor.
There are a lot of mouths to feed in an already starving offense, and I don’t see Pittman Jr. as the top option to begin with.
The likes of Josh Downs and Alec Pierce, who showed flashes of production last year, are still around, and the team drafted tight end Tyler Warren in the first round this year to add to the already murky target pool.
With one of the best running backs in the league in Jonathan Taylor, the volume of passing will not be being enough to benefit Pittman Jr., and if Richardson ends up starting this season, the chances get even lower.
Give me the UNDER.
(If you’re feeling brave, I like the OVER on Josh Downs (700.5) receiving yards, something he has achieved in the past two seasons)
Historically, the rookie tight end was never a productive player in their debut season, typically learning the ropes and only playing on occasion.
That all changed in 2023 when, at the time, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson got his hands on Sam LaPorta, a 2nd round rookie tight end who surprised everyone, scoring 10 touchdowns in his first season.
Fast forward to 2025, Ben Johnson is now the head coach of the Chicago Bears, who, with his first pick as a member of the franchise, drafted a rookie tight end in the TOP 10.
The way Johnson was able to manufacture important targets, as well as being widely considered the best play caller in the league, I see Loveland starting his career hot and being a constant threat in this new Bears offense.
I’m absolutely taking the OVER.
If we’re being honest, this guy could do this in one game.
No but seriously, Jameson Williams is a big play waiting to happen whenever he is on the field.
Last year he missed two games and still finished with 1001 yards on only 58 catches.
Play caller Ben Johnson has left to the Bears, which might see this offense take a step back, however, I don’t see this step back being major.
The team is the same, the Head coach is the same, plays don’t just go away, so we will still see Williams being used in ways we saw last year that resulted in 1001 yards.
I’m easily taking the OVER.
Leaving Pittsburgh shapes to be a turning point in Pickens' career.
Going from a run heavy offense to one of the most pass heavy offenses can be nothing but positive for the 4th year receiver out of Georgia.
Pickens is known for his contested catching ability, and this can be unlocked even more for his new team.
He was the only real option in a poor Pittsburgh passing game and is now paired with one of the best receivers in the league, alleviating that pressure and matching him up against the 2nd best defender in coverage.
Pickens averages four touchdowns a year in his career, and with this new situation, and five touchdowns being the target, I think this is a no brainer.
I'll take the OVER.
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