49ers Receiver Props: Weapons Galore for San Francisco in Super Bowl
Quarterback Brock Purdy Has a Wealth of Options
But Which 49er Will Shine Brightest in the Super Bowl?
Unlike the Kansas City Chiefs who primarily have two receiving options based on the betting odds, the San Francisco 49ers have an embarrassment of riches. Mainly, quarterback Purdy could be distributing the ball to four main options. And per the Super Bowl 49ers receiver props , we can expect Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel to be the most prolific. But it’s not that clear-cut as any four of these stars could explode.
The 49ers “Receivers:” Aiyuk and Samuel Lead
It may come down to receivers Aiyuk or Samuel as to who leads the 49ers receiver props . The former led the team in receiving yards this regular season with 1,342 while the latter is currently their postseason leader with 113. And in third is tight end George Kittle who is second in both the regular NFL season and playoffs:
Receiving Yards:
- Brandon Aiyuk: 63.5
- Deebo Samuel: 57.5
- George Kittle: 46.5
- Christian McCaffrey: 34.5
- Jauan Jennings: 14.5
Receptions:
- Brandon Aiyuk: 4.5
- Deebo Samuel: 4.5
- Christian McCaffrey: 4.5
- George Kittle: 3.5
- Jauan Jennings: 1.5
- Kyle Juszczyk: 0.5
Aiyuk has been Purdy’s favorite target as he’s commanded a total of 119 targets. However, he’s been less efficient this postseason as he’s only caught six of Purdy’s 14 throws. Samuel, on the other hand, has been a magnet as he’s caught 10 of the 11 passes thrown his way.
The former first-team All-Pro has 43 receptions and 605 receiving yards in 11 career playoff games. His current catch rate of 90.9% is significantly higher than his 61.1% average from the past three postseasons. So it’s a wonder if he can maintain this efficiency or if he has an “off” game.
Samuel is a long shot to win MVP at 20-1, which may be a shrewd Super Bowl prediction if he stays this prolific. He is also expected to rush for over 13.5 yards and has 75.5 yards from scrimmage (rushing plus receiving yards).
McCaffrey’s Destiny and Kittle’s Revenge?
McCaffrey and Kittle are the two other key components of San Francisco’s prolific passing game. The former leads the team with 17 targets and 11 receptions this postseason while the latter has one of San Francisco’s two receiving touchdowns. To fulfill their “destinies”, they need to stay prolific given their 49ers receiver props .
The stars have seemingly aligned for San Francisco’s stars. McCaffrey is the son of Ed McCaffrey, a Pro Bowl receiver who won three titles playing with the father of Christian’s current head coach, Mike Shanahan. Meanwhile, Kittle promised himself he’d return to the Super Bowl following a bitter defeat three years ago.
Kittle is back in this 2024 Super Bowl and he could still be in for his best performance. He was nigh unstoppable last postseason with 10 catches on 11 targets and 164 receiving yards. He’s “only” hauled in 60% of his targets. So, opposite to Samuel, Kittle could just go over his receiving and reception props.
As for McCaffrey, he should do most of his damage on the ground as he is the top running back. He’s rushed for 188 yards, which is almost entirely the rushing production of the NFL team outside of Purdy. But McCaffrey has also been a reliable safety net for Purdy on screen passes and short throws. McCaffrey has had 5+ receptions in three of his last five games.
Unlikely Targets: Juszczyk and Jennings Could Pay Dividends
The 49ers would not be atop the NFL standings without other players stepping. Fullback uszczyk only had 14 catches for the regular season. But he came up big against Detroit with two clutch catches. Meanwhile, Jennings was an unlikely hero versus Green Bay as he hauled in five catches for 61 yards. Either could play a big part in this Super Bowl.
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