- Brandon Aiyuk (+200) is favored to lead all pass catchers in receiving yards this Sunday
- Travis Kelce (+425) is the chalk pick to make the game’s first reception
- Super Bowl 58 kicks off from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 11 at 6:30pm ET
Receivers have been named Super Bowl MVP in two of the past five years, but a tight end has never come away with the hardware. Which Chiefs or 49ers pass catchers will make their presence felt in Las Vegas on Sunday? Who will make the first catch of the game? Who will haul in the longest reception?
Before we take a look at some key Receiving Props, be sure to check out the best Super Bowl 58 betting tips and find smart advice on how to bet on 2024 Super Bowl Props.
Most Receiving Yards
Top pass catcher?
Brandon Aiyuk (+200) had a career-high 1,342 receiving yards this season. But, the 25-year-old has only six receptions for 100 yards through two playoff games. On Sunday, he’ll face the Chiefs’ No. 4 ranked pass defense. Deebo Samuel (+425) led all 49ers pass catchers with 89 yards in the NFC Championship win over Detroit. And George Kittle (+450) was the top receiver in the Divisional Round victory over Green Bay. Even Christian McCaffrey (+1800) can’t be completely discounted after finishing with 70+ receiving yards twice this year.
Travis Kelce (+290) and Rashee Rice (+300) are Patrick Mahomes’ best options. Kelce made 11 receptions for 116 yards against Baltimore after putting up 70+ versus the Bills and Dolphins, while Rice has 223 receiving yards and a TD in three postseason games. Marquez Valdes-Scantling (+4000) is also a decent longshot. MVS has 100 combined yards over the past two weeks and enjoyed a 111-yard performance in his last outing versus SF.
Brandon Aiyuk with the catch of his life 😱
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— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) January 29, 2024
Longest Reception
Deep shots incoming?
Brandon Aiyuk (+350) finished 3rd in the NFL with 28 receptions over 20+ yards. However, his teammate Deebo Samuel (+550) topped him with six 40+ yard receptions in 2023. George Kittle (+500) also made 18 catches for 20+ yards and three for 40+ yards in a 49ers offense known for creating explosive plays.
Travis Kelce (+500) only had 12 of the former and two of the latter this season. But, after finding his legs this postseason, the 34-year-old has receptions of 20+ yards in the past three contests. Explosive in the screen game, Rashee Rice (+450) had a 25-yard grab against Buffalo and a 39-yard play versus Miami. And MVS (+1000) remains a solid longshot after making 32-yard gains in games against both the Bills and Dolphins.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling has been forgiven for all his mishaps earlier this season.
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— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 28, 2024
First Catch of the Game
Taking a shot in the dark
This is one of the most unpredictable props on the NFL board. We don’t yet know if Kansas City or San Francisco will start Super Bowl 58 with the ball, and it’s impossible to say who might earn the game’s first target. All this variance makes it extra intriguing to go with a longshot.
For the Chiefs, how about tight end Noah Gray (+1600), who earned five targets in the the AFC Championship. And for the Niners, let’s roll the dice with Deebo Samuel (+700).
