The 2026 NFL regular season officially kicks off in just one day, and while everyone’s buzzing about the action, some of us are eyeing those prop bets, especially for the Minnesota Vikings’ opener against the Green Bay Packers. We know you’re looking for an edge, and our pals at FanDuel Sportsbook have some interesting numbers out there.
Who Scores First: It’s Not Who You Think
Forget the obvious picks like Justin Jefferson. We’re talking Jauan Jennings for the first touchdown at a spicy +1700! Yeah, I know, you’re probably thinking Jefferson or maybe Jordan Mason, and hey, that’s fair. But check this: Jennings snagged nine touchdowns last season for San Francisco, and get this, seven of those nine were from inside 20 yards. Dude’s a serious red zone threat, right? With all the attention Justin Jefferson is *definitely* gonna get from that Green Bay defense, Jennings could just waltz into the end zone. Or, if you’re feeling absolutely wild, Max Bredeson is out there at +10000. And seriously, don’t sleep on the fullback run either. The Vikings’ last touchdown of 2025 was scored by C.J. Ham. You telling me a fullback plunge from the 1-yard line is completely off the table? No way.
Jefferson’s Yardage and Game Total Vibes
Okay, so maybe Jennings for the first score is a long shot, but what about Justin Jefferson’s receiving yardage? The over/under is set at 73.5 yards at -114. Are you kidding me? By halftime, right? Everyone and their grandma is concerned with getting the ball to #18, and you know the Packers are too. But how much can they really do about it? Expectations are through the roof for Jefferson this season, so why wouldn’t he come out absolutely flying? And for the game itself, a parlay of Vikings -1.5 and Under 45.5 points is sitting at +280. The Vikings are favored at home, and they should be. I don’t see a blowout, but covering less than a field goal? Absolutely. As for the point total, Green Bay’s got offensive line injury issues, they won’t have Josh Jacobs out there, and their receivers… well, let’s just say they won’t exactly be giving anyone nightmares. That point total should definitely stay under 45.5.
So, the Vikings hit the field tomorrow. Are you ready to see if Jefferson blows past 73.5 yards with ease? Or if Jennings shocks everyone with that first score? It’s the real start of a whole new season, folks, let’s see how these picks play out!
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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