Super Bowl 59 Player Props: Saquon Barkley carries a heavy workload for the Eagles

We’re diving into the numbers and trying to pry every last nugget of valuable information ahead of Super Bowl 59 on Sunday. Next up, is Eagles running back Saquon Barkley. Whether you love him or want to fade him, we’ve got a prop bet for you. Let’s take a look.

Super Bowl 59 Party Prop Bet Sheet

Buy: Saquon Barkley rushing attempts

I’m hammering the Over on Barkley’s rushing attempts. This team’s offence completely runs through the Offensive Player of the Year and he’s topped 21.5 rushing attempts 10 times this season, including two of three playoff games.

Kansas City really struggled to stop Buffalo’s rushing offence in the AFC Championship Game, so there’s a blueprint for Nick Sirianni to follow. Barkley will get a ton of touches in the Super Bowl and if Philly wins, he’s my pick for Super Bowl MVP.

Fade: Saquon Barkley receiving yards

Barkley dominated voting to win Offensive Player of the Year and while he has been just as strong in the playoffs, I’m passing on his receiving yards this week. Kansas City’s defence ranked first in covering opposing running backs in the air during the regular season and the Eagles game plan will clearly rely on Barkley running the ball.

Even if Philadelphia is forced to pivot to their passing attack, it will be because they’re trailing and chasing the game. In that situation, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert will be the top receiving options.