The Seattle Seahawks’ playoff hopes are dwindling, but they still remain in the hunt for the NFC West crown.
The pregame narrative: The Chicago Bears have nothing to play for as another disappointing season nears its conclusion. I am, however, betting on D’Andre Swift to have a strong showing. Additionally, Noah Fant should top his receiving yards prop in this contest.
Check out my Seahawks vs. Bears prop picks for Thursday Night Football on Dec. 26.
Seahawks vs. Bears prop picks
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Best Bet: Swift over 12.5 receiving yards (-118)
It’s been a trying year for almost everybody on the Bears; Swift included.
He’s having the most inefficient year of his career as a rusher, averaging a minuscule 3.8 yards per carry. He has five rushing touchdowns on the campaign and none since Week 10.
I highly suggest bettors steer clear of Swift’s rushing props, but targeting his receiving line isn’t a bad move.
The running back is averaging 23.9 receiving yards per game in 2024, putting him well above this line.
Additionally, the matchup is enticing as Seattle has struggled to limit tailbacks as receivers.
The Seahawks are ceding the 10th-most receiving yards per game (36.3) to opposing running backs, according to Yahoo Fantasy.
Here is how running backs have fared as receivers in recent matchups against Seattle:
- Week 16: Aaron Jones, 26 receiving yards
- Week 15: Josh Jacobs, 42 receiving yards
- Week 14: James Conner, 32 receiving yards
- Week 13: Isaiah Davis, 28 receiving yards
- Week 12: James Conner, 41 receiving yards
- Week 11: Christian McCaffrey, 27 receiving yards
A running back has cleared this total in all six games since Seattle’s bye week. Expect Swift to keep the trend alive on Thursday.
Key stat: Swift has topped this total in four of his last six games.
Quick pick
Fant over 31.5 receiving yards (-118): Seattle’s offence isn’t short on playmakers.
D.K. Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are top receiving talents, while Kenneth Walker (out for Week 17) and Zach Charbonnet form a potent 1-2 punch out of the backfield.
Fant doesn’t attract many headlines, but the athletic tight end is a versatile receiving option.
His usage is up in recent outings, too, recording 13 targets across his last two games. He’s coming off one of his best outings of the year, totalling 50 yards on three receptions against the Minnesota Vikings.
His outlook is positive on Thursday, considering the matchup. Chicago is ceding the sixth-most receiving yards per game (60.6) to opposing tight ends.
Picks made at 9:21 a.m. ET 12/26/2024.
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.