Super Bowl player props are becoming the thing to bet on for the Big Game, with sportsbooks offering hundreds of Super Bowl props. If it’s on the box score, it can be added to your NFL picks.
Super Bowl 61 player props for 2027 will be added here as sportsbooks release markets. Until then, this guide covers when props typically drop, how to shop lines, and the most reliable strategy principles, plus lessons from Super Bowl 60 to help you prepare.
When are Super Bowl player props released?
Super Bowl player props are released in a rolling schedule that begins almost immediately after the Conference Championship games conclude. While initial game lines and broad team totals appear within minutes of the matchup being finalized, the "core" player props such as yardage totals for star quarterbacks and anytime touchdown scorers typically trickle out on the following Monday and Tuesday.
The market expands significantly by Wednesday or Thursday as major sportsbooks release their extensive prop packets, which include more granular data for role players. The selection continues to grow throughout the second week, with niche props ranging from offensive lineman statistics to specialized novelty bets fully populating the boards.
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What we learned from Super Bowl 60 props
Super Bowl 60 was a masterclass in how defensive dominance can dismantle even the most popular player props. Despite the pre-game hype surrounding a high-scoring dome matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, the primary lesson for bettors was the value of the Under. With a scoreless first quarter and a 12–0 score heading into the final frame, nearly every "Over" on passing yardage and early scoring props failed to cash.
The biggest takeaway, however, was the resurrection of the workhorse running back. Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III shattered the trend of wide receiver dominance, rewarding bettors who backed his "Over" on rushing yards. Conversely, those chasing "exotic" passing parlays were left empty-handed as Sam Darnold and Drake Maye struggled against elite pressure.
For Super Bowl 61, the lesson is clear: volume and defensive matchups often outweigh explosive-play projections when the lights shine brightest
Super Bowl player props: Touchdowns
The Super Bowl touchdown props market is arguably the most popular prop market going, perhaps due to its simplicity: If the player you back scores a touchdown (or multiple TDs), you win.
Some sportsbooks even offer futures on touchdown props that bettors can take long before the teams are known. While anytime touchdown markets are popular, you can find longer odds on Super Bowl first touchdown props if you're looking for a bigger payout.
Super Bowl player props: Passing
Passing props markets are for the quarterbacks, with Over/Under totals for markets such as:
- Passing yards
- Pass attempts
- Completions
- Passing touchdowns
- Interceptions
- Longest completion
- Passing + rushing yards
There will also be milestone (or alt-total) markets for TDs and yards, allowing you to wager if you think a player will have an extra big game!
Super Bowl player props: Rushing
The most popular rushing prop is betting the Over/Under for a running back's total rushing yards — but you can also bet on:
- Rushing attempts
- Rushing touchdowns
- Longest rushing attempt
- Milestones for attempts, yards, longest rush, and TDs
- Rushing yards per quarter
Super Bowl player props: Receiving
Common receiving props markets (for wide receivers, tight ends, running backs, and sometimes even the QBs) include:
- Receiving yards
- Receptions
- Receiving touchdowns
- Longest reception
- Most receiving yards in the game
- Milestones for receptions, yards, longest reception, and TDs
Super Bowl player props: Kicking
Kicking props usually include:
- Total points scored by the kicker
- Field goals made
- Extra points made
Super Bowl player props: Defense
Defensive props include things that defenders do to impact the game, such as tackles, sacks, and interceptions.
How to bet on Super Bowl player props
Just because the game started doesn't mean you can't wager on player props. Watch for scenarios playing out in the game with our Super Bowl live betting strategy to find added value on player props during the game.
Popular Super Bowl player props often include:
- Touchdown props
- Passing props
- Rushing props
- Receiving props
- Kicking props
- Defensive props
Where can I bet on player props?
You can bet on Super Bowl player props at pretty much every online and casino sportsbook — but some offer more props and better odds than others. Head over to our best-suggested sportsbooks to find the top Super Bowl betting sites in your area.
Super Bowl player prop FAQs
A Super Bowl player prop bet is making a wager as to a player's performance in the Super Bowl, like whether he will score a touchdown or go Over or Under a passing yards total of 275.5.
Super Bowl player props include popular bets such as touchdown props, passing props, receiving props, rushing props, defensive props, and kicking props.
Yes. Many betting sites offer same-game parlays (SGPs) where you can parlay player props from the same game. FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, and PointsBet are just a few sportsbooks that offer SGPs.
No, prop bets are available for both star players and lesser-known ones. While top players like quarterbacks and star wide receivers usually have more prop bets, sportsbooks often provide a variety of options for many players across the roster, including those in specialized roles such as kickers or defensive players.
Player props are centered on the performance of individual players, like how many yards a running back will rush for. Game props, however, are focused on broader game outcomes, such as the total points scored or whether a team will score a safety. While player props target specific individuals, game props usually cover bigger-picture scenarios.
The odds for player prop bets are set by oddsmakers who take into account factors like a player’s past performance, team dynamics, matchups, injuries, and other key statistics. Their goal is to create odds that attract bets on both sides, balancing the risk and helping ensure the sportsbook remains profitable.
