There’s no shortage of betting options for the Super Bowl and I have prop bets on two key defensive players.
The pregame narrative: Cooper DeJean is enjoying a solid rookie campaign, and I expect him to solidify his reputation in the Super Bowl. I also spot value in backing Chiefs’ defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton to record a sack.
Check out my Super Bowl defensive prop bets below.
Super Bowl defensive prop bets
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- Super Bowl 59 Injury Report
- Kansas City Chiefs Team Stats
- Philadelphia Eagles Team Stats
Best bet: DeJean over 4.5 tackles/assists (-127)
Drafted 40th overall in 2024, DeJean has been a standout player in the Eagles’ secondary.
- Averaging 4.7 Tackles/assists in his last 10 games
- 15 tackles in three playoff games
What sets DeJean apart from other young defenders is his ability to read plays and make quick decisions in zone coverage. It’s also why the Eagles opted to use him as a kick returner.
The rookie slot corner could see plenty of Xavier Worthy, who’s been getting more targets from Patrick Mahomes in recent games.
A strong performance in the Super Bowl could strengthen his status as a legit defender for years to come.
Key stat: DeJean has exceeded this mark in seven of his last 10 matchups.
Quick pick
Wharton 1+ sacks (+240): Chris Jones and George Karlaftis are the obvious picks from the Chiefs front seven. But I see lots of value in Wharton, who’s been causing chaos in the playoffs.
The fifth-year defensive tackle ranks second on the team with 6.5 sacks. And he’s recorded one in back-to-back playoff games.
Although Philly has one of the best offensive lines in the NFL, Hurts has had difficulty under pressure and isn’t great at evading sacks — especially against top pass-rushing units.
The Eagles quarterback has already been sacked 11 times this postseason, including seven against the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round.
It’s worth noting that Hurts wore a knee brace before Sunday’s NFC Championship and likely won’t be as mobile in the pocket.
NFL picks made at 2:38 p.m. on 01/29/25.
