49ers vs Seahawks TNF Prop Bets: Charbonnet Has Arrived

Prop bet #1: Aiyuk arises

Brandon Aiyuk has quietly ascended as one of the league's premier young receivers dating back to the second half of last season. In his last 12 games, he has accumulated 1,072 yards, averaging nearly 90 per game.

To put that into context, that would be good for a 17-game, full-season pace of 1519 yards — a mark that would have been good for third-best last year only behind Justin Jefferson (1,809) and Tyreek Hill (1,710).

Yet Aiyuk, due to originally being outshone by teammates Deebo Samuel and George Kittle during prior seasons, is still priced like a mid-tier receiver. Seattle has also allowed the 10th-most receiving yards to wide receivers this year, providing a plus matchup for the fourth-year wide receiver.

Brandon Aiyuk prop: Over 63.5 receiving yards (-115 at BetRivers)

Prop bet #2: Lockdown

This prop is less a reflection of Tyler Lockett and more of Geno Smith's projected health for tonight's game. Lockett, to his credit, has been one of the most underappreciated producers at the wide receiver position for several years now.

However, Smith sustained an elbow injury on his throwing arm that brought his status for this game into question earlier in the week. Smith is on track to start, but the short week should raise alarm bells around his ability to air it out effectively.

And although Lockett has been a potent deep threat during his career, he has had a bit of a role change as of late and has not found himself downfield as often as he had previously. His longest reception has gone Under this mark in seven of his last 10 games, making this prop even more enticing.

Tyler Lockett prop: Longest reception Under 18.5 yards (-114 at BetRivers)

Prop bet #3: A bit of the bubbly

Zach Charbonnet, the second-round rookie, has slowly found his way into a larger role over recent weeks after being a massive non-factor to start the season. After failing to log more than a 50% snap share in his first five games, Charbonnet has found himself as Seattle's feature back.

And after Kenneth Walker went down with an injury last week, Charbonnet has been catapulted even further. He carried the ball 15 times and added six receptions while playing in 85% of Seattle's snaps.

With Walker not suiting up this week combined with Smith's injury to his throwing arm elbow, Charbonnet should wind up in a workhorse-esque role this week in an effort to keep the chains moving.

For those wanting an even juicier proposition, Charbonnet can be found in the +800 range to score the first touchdown. The Seahawks have had nearly as many red zone rush attempts (46) as pass attempts (47) — and again, we should expect the Seahawks to lean on the run game a little more today.

Zach Charbonnet prop: Over 13.5 rushing attempts (-129 at BetRivers)