Kate’s Prop Shop: The Best Props for Week 16 in the NFL
Written by: Kate Constable
Published: Sat Dec 20, 2025, 1:00 pm ET
Read Time: 4 minutes
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Week 15 treated us well with a 2–1 finish, cashing overs on Derrick Henry and Chase Brown. The miss came from getting a little too cute with an under on Puka Nacua's longest reception, and that one made us pay, but a winning week is still a winning week.
With just three weeks left in the regular season, we're sitting at 24–15 on the season, which is a strong record heading into the home stretch. Let's close this thing out the right way, starting with a clean 3–0 week.
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Dolphins RB Devon Achane Over 82.5 Rushing Yards vs. Bengals (Lucky Rebel, -113)
This is a dream spot for Devon Achane against a terrible Bengals defense. Cincinnati has been getting gashed at home, allowing the most rushing yards in the league, and they just gave up another 100-yard day to Derrick Henry last week. Over their last three games, the Bengals are giving up nearly 5.5 yards per carry, and that number ballooned to over 8.0 yards per attempt a week ago, which is alarming. Achane has been on an absolute heater, piling up 580 rushing yards on 84 carries over his last five games, averaging 116 yards per game, well above both his season average and this prop line. With Quinn Ewers starting in place of Tua, Miami may look to run the ball even more than they already have been, further benefitting Achane. With his explosiveness and Cincinnati's inability to plug running lanes, this sets up as another big rushing day.
Bucs WR Mike Evans Over 55.5 Receiving Yards vs. Panthers (Lucky Rebel, -114)
This number still hasn't caught up to reality now that Mike Evans is fully back in the lineup. He reminded everyone exactly who he is last week, torching Atlanta for 132 yards and immediately reestablishing himself as Baker Mayfield's go-to option. Carolina's defense has shown some improvement as the season has gone on, but the cracks are still there, especially through the air. Over the last two weeks alone, the Panthers gave up 192 receiving yards to the Saints and 212 to the Rams, and they still rank 17th in pass defense on the season, allowing more than 215 yards per game. Evans' size, physicality, and red-zone presence create matchup problems this secondary hasn't shown it can solve. As long as Tampa keeps throwing at a normal rate, Evans clearing this number feels very doable.
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs Over 14.5 Rushing Attempts vs. Steelers (Lucky Rebel, -118)
This is a win-or-go-home spot for Detroit, and when the stakes are this high, the Lions are going to lean hard on Jahmyr Gibbs. He's the engine of this offense, and the recent usage trends line up perfectly. Pittsburgh has quietly been vulnerable on the ground, allowing 32 rushing attempts to James Cook and 25 to Derrick Henry over the past few weeks. The only exception was Devon Achane last week, but that was purely game script-driven, with Miami falling behind early and having to abandon the run. That's unlikely here if Detroit plays to its strengths. Whether you're targeting volume or efficiency, Gibbs checks both boxes, and this feels like a spot where his workload spikes as the Lions put the season in his hands.
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