The playoff excitement ramps up as the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare to face the Houston Texans in the last game of the wildcard slate in the NFL. As players gear up for this crucial matchup, several enticing prop bets are emerging on Underdog Fantasy.
One major player to watch is Pittsburgh’s DK Metcalf, who is returning after a suspension and is likely to make a significant impact. Propelling his team’s playoff hopes, Metcalf is set for an over/under of 55.5 receiving yards. Historically, he has had a successful playoff performance, surpassing this yardage mark in several postseason matchups, including crossing the 95-yard threshold three times in his career. Although he struggled to exceed this mark in the regular season, the stakes of this game could motivate a standout performance.
Running back Kenneth Gainwell has also established himself as a reliable target for Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. With an over/under set at 33.5 receiving yards, Gainwell has exceeded this line in three of the last four games and will likely find opportunities against a Texans defense that has permitted running backs to gain over 30 receiving yards in three of their last four outings.
Conversely, Woody Marks of the Texans faces tough odds against the Steelers’ formidable run defense. With the over/under for Marks set at 54.5 rushing yards, the Steelers have consistently limited rushing performance, making it plausible that Marks may struggle to reach this mark.
Jaylen Warren’s prop bet is similarly placed at 52.5 rushing yards. With limited carries over the latter part of the season and the Texans’ solid defense, which recently allowed the 10th fewest rushing yards per game, it seems prudent to bet the under on Warren’s rushing yardage.
Finally, tight end Dalton Schultz could thrive against a Steelers defense that has been vulnerable to tight ends. With an over/under set at 4.5 receptions, Schultz has accumulated over this line in four of his last six games, setting up a promising opportunity in this playoff clash.
In this pivotal game, players and fans alike will be keeping a close watch on these prop bets and individual performances that could influence the outcome in a significant way as both teams vie for advancement in the playoffs. The competitive spirit of playoff football combined with the stakes of these prop bets adds to the thrill as the teams battle it out for critical postseason glory.