Saquon Barkley’s debut for the Philadelphia Eagles couldn’t have gone much better.
The pregame narrative: Barkley recorded a trio of touchdowns as Philadelphia downed the Green Bay Packers, 34-29, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. How will the Eagles’ superstar follow that up in Philadelphia’s home opener against the Atlanta Falcons?
Check out our Saquon Barkley props, odds and best bet for Week 2 of Monday Night Football.
Saquon Barkley props
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| Barkley prop markets | Odds |
| Over 76.5 rushing yards | -112 |
| Under 76.5 rushing yards | -117 |
| Over 17.5 receiving yards | -113 |
| Under 17.5 receiving yards | -115 |
| Over 17.5 rushing attempts | -109 |
| Under 17.5 rushing attempts | -118 |
| Over 2.5 receptions | -129 |
| Under 2.5 receptions | +100 |
| To score a touchdown | -215 |
| To score 2+ touchdowns | +340 |
| To score 3+ touchdowns | +1,400 |
NFL odds as of 12:01 p.m. ET on 09/15/2024.
Bettors and fans may have understated Barkley’s impact on the Eagles entering this season.
The superstar running back wasted no time putting the league on notice. Barkley turned 24 carries into 109 rushing yards and two receptions into 23 receiving yards while scoring three touchdowns in the team’s season-opening victory over Green Bay.
That type of performance doesn’t go unnoticed. Barkley now owns the shortest odds to win Offensive Player of the Year (+600) after Week 1.
Barkley will look to add to his OPOY case in Week 2 against the Falcons.
Best Barkley prop bet
Best Bet: Barkley over 76.5 rushing yards (-112)
Volume is the key to a wager like this and I expect Barkley to see plenty of it.
Philadelphia had no issues leaning on Barkley in Week 1 in a game that was close from start to finish against the Packers. He handled 24 carries in a tightly-contested, 34-29 win over Green Bay.
Now, the Eagles enter Monday Night Football as six-point favourites and should be even more inclined to lean on the rushing attack if the game plays true to form.
A compromised receiving core may also make the run game more appealing to Philadelphia in this contest. A.J. Brown is dealing with a hamstring injury and will miss the game.
That’s a significant piece missing from the Eagles’ passing offence. Putting the game in Barkley’s hands makes even more sense with the team’s WR1 out.
The Pittsburgh Steelers centred their offensive game plan on the run in Week 1 against the Falcons. Pittsburgh rushed the ball 41 times for an unimpressive 137 yards, albeit in a winning effort. Najee Harris led the way with 20 carries for 70 yards.
Barkley is a much better talent than Harris, however, and the Eagles have a significantly better offensive line. I’m betting on the Eagles RB to erupt for a big game on Monday night.
Pick made at 12:01 p.m. ET 09/15/2024.
Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.