The 2020 NFL season is in full swing, and for many teams, it will be halfway over after this weekend. While it felt sort of weird writing about futures and player props in the offseason — when the 2020 campaign was far from a certainty — it’s refreshing to get another opportunity to write about a season-long betting opportunity vis-à-vis player props.
Last week gave us a surprise. With the rebuilding Miami Dolphins at 3-3 and in the thick of the playoff race in the AFC, rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was inserted into the starting lineup in place of veteran journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick, despite Fitzpatrick having played well for much of his tenure with the team.