Who’s ready for some football? Okay, so it’s not exactly legit, hardnosed NFL football, but we do have the NFL Hall of Fame Game going on, which is something. We’ll take what we can get at this point, considering that football fans have been starved of content for several weeks.
The Houston Texans and Chicago Bears are facing off in this year’s contest, but it doesn’t appear that Caleb Williams or C.J. Stroud will be appearing in this game. With that in mind, you might be wondering what players will take the field. We’ve got you covered and have put together our favorite Underdog props from this contest!
It might seem crazy to wager on this game, but considering the lack of football in our lives, we’ll take what we can get!
Tyson Bagent OVER 64.5 Passing Yards
Before we locked in these player props, we looked at the stat lines from the last three Hall of Fame games. In those three games, 11 quarterbacks threw for at least 65 yards, giving hope that Bagent will, at minimum, eclipse that mark.
Bagent showed some flashes in relief of Justin Fields last season, and with a backup spot potentially on the line, he needs every possible opportunity to showcase what he can do. Look for Bagent to bring his ‘A’ game to this one, which will hopefully result in 65+ passing yards.
Jadon Janke OVER 2 Receptions
If you haven’t heard of Jadon Janke, chances are, you’re probably not alone. Janke was undrafted by the Texans, but he has shown a few flashes in camp.
Some people in the NFL and fantasy football community believe that Janke could be a solid player in this league, and this game gives him a great opportunity to make that happen. There might not be a ton of exciting players in this matchup, but Janke is certainly one of them.
Dameon Pierce UNDER 30.5 Rush + Receiving Yards
What a fall from grace for poor, poor Dameon Pierce. After showing some promise for the Texans early on, he took a steep drop in production last year, and with the addition of Joe Mixon into this offense, it doesn’t seem like the Texans are going to utilize him in a high-profile role.
He could be an interesting player on kickoff returns in 2024, but even in the Hall of Fame game, we don’t expect much from him, which is why we’re taking the under on his rushing and receiving total.
