The Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams are ready to go for Super Bowl 56 on February 13. SoFi Stadium will welcome the AFC Champions and NFC Champions to determine the best team in the NFL for the 2021 season.
If you were to suggest that the Bengals were going to be in Los Angeles on February 13 at the start of the season, you’d say they’d be there as fans. Maybe if you are a Bengals fan, you threw a few bucks on them to win the Super Bowl.
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The rest of us didn’t see this coming from the Bengals. You could tell from what we watched last season that the Bengals were going to take a step forward this year. They won four games last year, double from the previous season.
There is a very good Rams team on the other side that will look to end the Cinderella story of the Bengals. The Rams got their quarterback, and now they need him to win just one more game to do a game better than Jared Goff was able to accomplish.
In a way, it’s like daily fantasy sports, only you’re betting against the bookies. TheSportsGeek has several Super Bowl prop bets at the sports blog if you are interested in more props. However, my favorite props is the Super Bowl player prop bets you can find below.
There is a lot of talent on both sides of the ball, which should make for a good player prop bets card in Super Bowl 56. Head below for our best Super Bowl player prop bets for Super Bowl 56 at SoFi Stadium.
Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl Player Prop Bets
Odell Beckham Jr. Total Receiving Yards
For our first player prop bet, I’m looking at former Cleveland Brown, Odell Beckham Jr. Beckham got his wish and was let go in Cleveland. He landed in the best possible scenario, as Beckham is in the Super Bowl with the LA Rams less than a year after the Browns released him.
The rapport between Stafford and Beckham Jr. has continued to get better in the playoffs. Beckham looks like a true No. 1 receiver in the playoffs. That’s what is expected out of a guy of his caliber. Cooper Kupp on the field is allowing Beckham to find room.
I’m not against sprinkling something on OBJ to win Super Bowl MVP at +2500. He’s been waiting a while for this stage, and I don’t see Beckham botching the opportunity. Look for at least 66 yards receiving in Super Bowl 56.
Matthew Stafford Total Passing Yards
What the Bengals managed to do in the second-half against Patrick Mahomes in the AFC Championship will be remembered for a long time. Mahomes passed for more than 200 yards in the first-half.
Expect Matthew Stafford to see adjustments coming from the Bengals. The Rams will be prepared for different looks the Bengals give the Rams’ offense.
In the playoffs, the Bengals have faced Derek Carr, Ryan Tannehill, and Patrick Mahomes. Carr and Tannehill aren’t the biggest tests.
I’m leaning towards Stafford picking his way through the Bengals’ defense in Super Bowl 56. A 300-yard game for Stafford over the Bengals looks within his reach.
Cooper Kupp Total Receiving Yards
Cooper Kupp is the potential regular season MVP for the 2021 season and could be a Super Bowl MVP as well. Kupp put together a memorable season in his first year with Matthew Stafford. He was just yards away from breaking Calvin Johnson’s regular season receiving record.
It was almost instant the chemistry Stafford and Kupp were able to develop. While Kupp came short of Johnson’s record, he finished with 1,947 yards and 16 yards for an incredible campaign.
Expect Kupp to have a big game and an opportunity at the MVP award. In seven of his last nine games, Kupp has recorded a minimum of 109 yards. In the biggest game of his career, Kupp likely can’t be held to less than 108 yards.
Cam Akers Total Rushing Yards
Cam Akers’ stunning return to the field after an Achilles tear in the summer has led to Super Bowl 56. Akers had some light work towards the end of the regular season, and then the Rams gave him a full workload in the playoffs.
Akers had 17 carries for 55 yards on 3.2 yards per carry against the Cardinals. The following week, he played a bigger role against the Buccaneers, with 24 carries for 48 yards on 2 yards per carry.
Akers had 13 carries for 48 yards on 3.7 yards per carry in the NFC Championship. He has looked fine, but it’s clear that Akers needs an offseason to get into top form again. Akers will share carries with Sony Michel in the backfield against an underrated Cincinnati defensive front.
They should be able to force the Rams into going through the air with Stafford. In a game where Akers will be sharing the backfield, I’m not too interested in backing Akers in Super Bowl 56.
Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowl Player Prop Bets
Joe Burrow Total Rushing Yards
Joe Burrow is going to see pressure at SoFi Stadium. He’s gotten away with playing behind a mediocre offensive line up to this point in the playoffs. Burrow hasn’t needed an elite offensive line to put up big numbers.
Aaron Donald and the Rams’ pass rush should force Burrow out of the pocket. He will likely have to run around create offense at times with his legs. Burrow isn’t a burner, but there is enough step in his stride to pick up yards on a scramble.
Before the Super Bowl, Burrow took off in the AFC Championship against the Chiefs in the biggest game of his career. He gained 25 yards on 5 attempts in a game where Burrow had to do everything it took for his team.
In four of his last six games, Burrow has run for double digits going into Super Bowl 56. This player prop bet on Burrow’s rushing number looks like good value on the OVER.
Joe Mixon Total Receptions
Pressure from the Rams is going to cause Joe Burrow to get the ball off quickly. He will have to check down and look for his safety valves often in Super Bowl 56.
Though the Rams will force him into taking the safer route more often than he’d like. Mixon has been a solid option for Burrow out of the backfield.
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Going into Super Bowl Sunday, Mixon has grabbed at least 4 receptions in four of his previous five outings. With the Rams giving Burrow a tough time in the pocket, expect him to turn to Mixon often.
Samaje Perine Total Rushing Yards
Unlike most teams in the NFL, the Bengals have not opted for a duo in the backfield. It has been Joe Mixon’s backfield to himself.
The 26-year-old had 246 rushing yards and a touchdown on 4.5 yards per carry during the regular season.
All it could take is a draw or one carry for Perine to run for 3 yards. After what he did last week, Perine should see two or three carries in Super Bowl 56.
