We asked our Props analyst, Justin Bales, to come up with his best NFL ladder bets for Week 8.
If you’re not familiar with this kind of play, a ladder bet is essentially betting on a prop at multiple lines with the odds getting progressively larger the further up the ladder you go.
Don’t Look Down – Sunday Main Slate NFL Week 8 Ladder Bets
We’ve done the research for you here and below we’ll dive into all of the rationale for our best NFL ladder bets for Week 8.
Jameis Winston Passing Yards Ladder
It’s tough to know what to make of Winston, who hasn’t truly played meaningful snaps since the first three weeks of 2022. He’s thrown for 83 yards and 1 touchdown on only 12 attempts this season. He also posted 264 yards with 2 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 47 attempts last season.
Winston didn’t necessarily look great in the first three games of 2022, but he showed he can still put up numbers. He threw for 858 yards with 4 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 115 attempts in those games. He averaged 7.5 yards per attempt, including a 353-yard performance against the Carolina Panthers.
Winston gets an elite matchup against the Baltimore Ravens this week. They’re allowing the most passing yards (287.1) per game in 2024. The Ravens are also allowing the second-most yards per attempt (8.1) in the NFL this season.
The Cleveland Browns are currently 8.5-point underdogs in this game. I’m expecting them to try to run the ball and limit possessions early, but that isn’t going to be their game plan later in the game. The Ravens should build a comfortable lead, forcing Cleveland to throw the ball, and Winston is a player who can pad his stats in garbage time.
What to bet: Jameis Winston 250+ through 300+ passing yards
JK Dobbins Rushing Yards Ladder
Dobbins looked elite early in the season. He posted 266 yards and 2 touchdowns on 27 carries in his first two games. Since then, he’s recorded only 212 yards and 1 touchdown on 68 carries over his last four contests.
Dobbins isn’t forcing as many missed tackles, he isn’t getting yards after the contact, and he hasn’t flashed breakaway speed in recent games. Although his actual numbers haven’t been great, his volume without Gus Edwards is encouraging.
Dobbins gets a perfect matchup against the New Orleans Saints this week. They’re allowing the sixth-most rushing yards (116.9) per game to opposing running backs this season. More importantly, the Saints are giving up 5.6 yards per carry.
The Los Angeles Chargers are currently 7-point favorites in this game. They should feature Dobbins throughout the entire game, and we know they’re willing to give him 20+ touches in a game. I don’t love his recent form, but this is as good of a matchup as he can get.
What to bet: JK Dobbins 80+ rushing yards through 120+ rushing yards
Brock Bowers Receiving Yards Ladder
Bowers is already making a case for one of the best tight ends in the NFL. Through seven games, he owns 47 receptions for 477 yards and 1 touchdown on 59 targets. He’s recorded 90+ yards in three of his seven games, although he has yet to break 100 yards.
Bowers is the focal point of the Las Vegas Raiders offense with Davante Adams now in New York. He’s seen 11+ targets in three consecutive games, posting 90+ yards in two of those three contests. He’s recorded 70+ yards in all three of the games, though.
Bowers will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs, who have been the worst team in the NFL against tight ends. They’re giving up a league-high 83.5 receiving yards per game to the position. The Chiefs are also allowing the most targets (9.2) and receptions (7.2) per game to tight ends.
Here’s how tight ends have performed against Kansas City this season:
- Isaiah Likely – 9/111/1
- Mike Gesicki – 7/91/0
- Kyle Pitts – 2/59/0
- Will Dissly – 2/24/0
- Juwan Johnson – 5/31/0
- George Kittle – 6/92/0
Good tight ends can dominate Kansas City. The other key is the targets. Tight ends that struggled generally didn’t see many targets, but we know Las Vegas is going to manufacture touches for their star rookie.
It’s only a matter of time before Bowers breaks the 100-yard mark, and I’m willing to bet this is the week.
What to bet: Brock Bowers 60+ receiving yards through 120+ receiving yards
