Although the Chiefs are transitioning to a new collection of talent in the Patrick Mahomes era, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has been one of the staples through the team's dynasty.
How will he affect the Super Bowl 59 game script?
Smith-Schuster, the veteran wide receiver in his second stint with Kansas City, has an over/under catch line of 1.5 and a receiving yards total of 16.5.
Let's dive into where the value's at for Smith-Schuster props Sunday vs. the Eagles.
JuJu Smith-Schuster Player Props
Smith-Schuster under 1.5 catches at plus-money odds in Super Bowl 59 presents a favorable look.
Smith-Schuster's taken a firm backseat to other wide receivers like Xavier Worthy and Marquise Brown. Plus, tight end Travis Kelce's expected to get his fair share of catches (o/u 6.5).
He may be fortunate to get 30 snaps as Andy Reid figures out how to manage the distribution of playing time among the secondary receivers of Smith-Schuster, Justin Watson and DeAndre Hopkins, who have all become essential non-factors lately.
Smith-Schuster managed 60 yards on three targets in the Chiefs' last win. Outside of that, it's been really bleak.
The veteran wide receiver's been targeted two times or fewer in nine of the last 10 if we take out the previous game vs. Buffalo. Also, Smith-Schuster has recorded zero catches three times over that span.
Smith-Schuster doesn't get a lot of separation, has struggled carving out a consistent pass-catching role, and we're getting plus-money odds. He's not a threat on screens and faces a bunch of sound defensive backs in the Eagles secondary when he does get on the field.
Betting the under? Feels like good juju to me.
Pick: JuJu Smith-Schuster Under 1.5 Receptions (+113, DraftKings)
