Sadly, this Monday Night Football contest is missing a pair of studs, namely Justin Jefferson and Deebo Samuel. Their absences impacted the following Vikings vs. 49ers player props selections, as a pair of San Francisco’s pass-catchers should step up in Samuel’s absence.
Conversely, the lack of Jefferson was disastrous for Minnesota’s offense in a cushier matchup last week, and the offense should struggle mightily against San Francisco’s top-shelf defense tonight.
Vikings vs. 49ers Player Props
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Monday Night Football Player Props: Week 7
Here’s a trio of Vikings vs. 49ers player props I like for Monday’s primetime matchup:
Brandon Aiyuk Over 69.5 Receiving Yards (-120)
Brandon Aiyuk has been sensational this year. The fourth-year pro is averaging 90.8 receiving yards per game, with a median of 76.
Additionally, he was outstanding in two of three games last year when Samuel was out, and Brock Purdy was the starter. He averaged only 67.0 receiving yards per game in those games but had a median of 81, meaning he exceeded 69.5 twice in those three contests.
Aiyuk should have his way with a mediocre defense that’s struggled against top wideouts. Minnesota has permitted over 69.5 receiving yards to Keenan Allen (215 receiver yards), DeVonta Smith (131), Mike Williams (121), and Adam Thielen (76) this year. Aiyuk should add his name to that list tonight.
Where to bet: Brandon Aiyuk Over 69.5 Receiving Yards | -120 BetMGM Sportsbook
George Kittle Over 46.5 Receiving Yards (-105)
The Vikings have allowed only one tight end, Travis Kelce, to best 46.5 receiving yards this season. Kelce had 67 receiving yards against them. Fortunately, George Kittle is closer to a Kelce-caliber tight end than arguably any other tight end in the NFL.
The veteran tight end is a valuable blocker and could be asked to help the offensive line if Trent Williams, listed as doubtful, is out. However, Kyle Shanahan could put a few more designed plays for Kittle in the offense to help with the absence of Samuel, offsetting some risk of Kittle running fewer routes than usual.
Moreover, Kittle averaged 78.7 receiving yards per game, with a median of 93 in the three-game sample in 2022 cited above for Aiyuk. Kittle also had 90 receiving yards in the only game Aiyuk missed this year. When Kittle’s number is called to pick up the slack in Samuel’s absence tonight, he’ll answer.
Where to bet: George Kittle Over 46.5 Receiving Yards| -105 DraftKings Sportsbook
Alexander Mattison Under 45.5 Rushing Yards (-113)
The 49ers are stout against the run. According to The 33rd Team, running backs average only 58.0 rushing yards per game and 4.0 yards per carry against San Francisco this season. They’ve allowed four running backs to eclipse 45.5 rushing yards in six games. However, Jerome Ford (84 rushing yards) and Kareem Hunt (47) were two of the running backs to accomplish the feat in San Francisco’s only loss of the season in Week 6.
The Vikings are underdogs, and their offense struggled mightily last week, producing only 19 points. They lack the offensive firepower to keep up with the 49ers, and their defense isn’t in the same class as Cleveland’s elite unit. So, it’s difficult to envision them springing the upset.
If they’re in a negative game script, the Vikings will have to abandon the run, which would work against Alexander Mattison’s rushing potential. Perhaps most importantly, Mattison has been mediocre at best this season, averaging 53.3 rushing yards per game, with a median of 39.0. The 49ers are the opposite of a get-right matchup for Mattison, making his under an appealing bet.
Where to bet: Alexander Mattison Under 45.5 Rushing Yards | -113 FanDuel Sportsbook
