With the World Cup officially behind us and the MLB season trailing along, lo and behold, NFL preseason action is just a few weeks away, kicking off on Aug. 6.
The offseason saw many headlines, trades, and extensive player movement. Sept. 9 marks the official start of Week 1, making it a perfect time to look ahead and consider some future player prop lines before they shift.
The beauty for bettors is that roster reconstruction can create more opportunities and higher positions on the depth chart for rising stars.
This wide receiver made an immediate impact early in the 2025-26 season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now that veteran Mike Evans has departed for the San Francisco 49ers, Emeka Egbuka automatically becomes Baker Mayfield’s main target.
The Ohio State product announced himself to the NFL with a standout Week 1 performance, recording four catches for 67 yards and two touchdowns against the Falcons.
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In his rookie season, Egbuka made history by becoming the first player to record at least 25 receptions, 400 receiving yards, and five receiving touchdowns within their first five NFL games.
Egbuka finished as one of the best young pass catchers in all of football, with 63 receptions for 938 yards and six touchdowns.
Although a nagging injury limited his impact down the stretch, the youngster showcased promise. So much so that Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson is likely to create plays that feature him as the main Z weapon this season.
In nine games without Evans playing, Egbuka recorded 36 catches for 567 yards and three touchdowns. He also increased his involvement, with Mayfield targeting him an average of 8.5 times per game.
Egbuka’s 127 targets last season were the most for any first-year receiver, surpassing even Offensive Rookie of the Year Tetairoa McMillan.
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Now that he has a full season of chemistry with Mayfield and is expected to make the leap, lean on him to surpass his 899.5 receiving yards line on DraftKings Sportsbook.
The Bucs kick off their season against Joe Burrow and the Bengals in Week 1 on Sept. 13.
The Play: Emeka Egbuka Over 899.5 Regular Season Receiving Yards (-110, DraftKings)
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