NFL Week 8 Betting: Prop bets to target
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These are some of the best player prop bets to target in Week 8 for the 2025 NFL season.
RB De’Von Achane, Miami Dolphins: Over 4.5 receptions (-112)
Without question, De’Von Achane stands among an exclusive group of dynamic running backs who are just as effective in the receiving game as they are on the ground. He leads the Dolphins in targets and ranks second behind Christian McCaffrey in receptions at the position. Achane also stands as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s top option when trailing, with the back being targeted on 26.5% of his routes run when the Dolphins are playing from behind.
He will remain a crucial piece to Miami’s offense against a Falcons defense that has seldom been tested by backs in the receiving game this season, save for McCaffrey this past week (seven catches). That’s due in part to opponents’ lack of screens. The Falcons’ ability to rally underneath will be tested this week, as the Dolphins run screens at the highest rate in the NFL (18.5%).
It won’t just be the screen game that Atlanta will have to worry about, either. Outlets against the blitz are another concern, as Achane holds the second highest target rate when blitzed. And the Falcons blitz at the second-highest rate on pass plays in the NFL.
QB Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills: Under 7.5 rushing attempts (-138)
While Allen is undoubtedly one of the most effective runners at the quarterback position, his production and volume on the ground are tied closely to matchup conditions. Defenses that play a significant rate of man coverages are often easy for Allen to exploit with his legs. With most coverage defenders turned away from the line of scrimmage, the unit is slow to react and rally to scrambles. That isn’t the case against zone coverages, as defenses have their eyes and attention on the quarterback.
In the Bills’ six games this season, Allen has managed to surpass this line only twice, both of which came against defenses that run high rates of man coverage (Ravens and Patriots). The Panthers are a zone-heavy defense that runs man coverage at one of the lowest rates (14.2%) in the NFL. That will likely help limit their exposure to scrambles.
This matchup also frames more as an opportunity for Allen to play from the pocket and attack windows in the Panthers’ zone coverage. Carolina plays zone at the third-highest rate and has struggled to generate pressure this season. Allen, on the other hand, excels when left clean to pick apart zone looks, ranking second in PFF passing grade against zone and third in clean-pocket PFF passing grade.
