The 2025 NFL season is just around the corner, and with it comes an endless array of speculation, predictions, and hot takes. At present, most of the hype surrounds the recently released schedule and the trials and tribulations each team will undergo next term. The Philadelphia Eagles have statistically the fourth most difficult run of anybody next term, but that hasn’t put off the bookies.

The Birds managed to claim their second-ever Lombardi trophy last term, ransacking the history-seeking Kansas City Chiefs at Super Bowl LIX to secure the championship. After that dominating display, online sports betting sites clearly think another assault on the title is just around the corner. Websites offering sport betting in Canada currently price the reigning champions as a +600 favorite to successfully go back-to-back, but what of the players themselves?

Well, it isn’t just championship futures that the bookies have priced up. Online bookmakers already have the week one games list on their sites, even though they remain over three months away. As well as that, plenty of player prop futures are also available to bet on, and here are four picks that have certainly caught our eye.

Joe Burrow – Over 4200.5 Passing Yards 

Joe Burrow is right up there with Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson as one of the very best quarterbacks the NFL has to offer. Last season, the Cincinnati Bengals’ star was nothing short of sensational, leading the league in both passing yards and touchdowns. Even that wasn’t enough to lead Cincy to the playoffs, which tells you just how bad their defense was, but regardless, Joey B is set to take the league by storm once again next term.

His line in terms of regular-season throwing yards is set at 4200.5 for next season, a number that Burrow has cleared in all three of his full seasons as a starter. In fact, his lowest figure when fully fit and firing is 4,475, still well clear of the mark required for an over bet to cash, and it seems like an injury would be the only thing that sees the 28-year-old go under.

Not only does he have the weapons needed to thrive, but the Bengals’ explosive, pass-heavy offense plays directly to his strengths. JaMarr Chase won the receiving triple crown last term, while fellow wideout Tee Higgins was in blistering form at the back end of the season. That, coupled with the fact that Cincy will be highly motivated after missing the postseason in each of the last two years, will propel Burrow to yet another monster season, and he should clear the 4200.5 mark with relative ease.

J.J. McCarthy – Under 24.5 Passing Touchdowns 

After sitting behind Sam Darnold in 2024, J.J. McCarthy finally gets his chance to lead the Minnesota Vikings this season. But despite the hype surrounding the 24-year-old’s athleticism and strong arm, his 2025 touchdown line feels alarmingly high.

The bar is currently set at 24.5, and let us just attempt to put into context just how high that line appears to be. Even in college, the former Michigan Wolverine never threw for more than 22 touchdowns in a single season. Now, as an NFL debutant, surpassing 24.5 would not only defy expectations but also see him clear the lines set by immensely talented quarterbacks such as Jayden Daniels, C.J. Stroud, and even Tua Tagovailoa. 

The Vikings bring a solid supporting cast, but McCarthy will still need time to adjust to the NFL’s faster pace and more complex defenses. The step up from backup to starter is immense, and as promising as he may be, betting under 24.5 touchdowns feels like the prudent move. Big expectations for a first-year starter can be a recipe for frustration.

Caleb Williams – Under 23.5 Passing Touchdowns 

Caleb Williams entered the league with sky-high expectations a year ago after being selected with the first overall pick of the draft by the Chicago Bears. Unfortunately, his rookie season was a rollercoaster. The former USC Trojan only logged 20 passing touchdowns through 17 games for the Windy City side, falling well short of what many hoped to see. 

Now entering his sophomore season, the road ahead doesn’t get any easier. Chi-Town faces the second-toughest schedule in the league this year behind the Giants, and their offensive line remains a glaring weak spot. For Williams, who thrives when he has time to extend plays, this could spell trouble. 

There’s no denying his immense potential. The 23-year-old has flashes of brilliance that make you see why he was so highly coveted. But can he turn those flashes into consistent production? Until he proves otherwise, touchdowns could remain hard to come by, and with the bar set at a relatively high 23.5, the under certainly looks enticing.

Bryce Young – Over 17.5 Passing Touchdowns 

It’s often said that quarterbacks take their biggest leap from year one to year two, and Bryce Young somewhat made that leap last year. The Carolina Panthers rotated their 2023 number-one pick with veteran Andy Dalton last season, but this year, he has been handed the reins as their unquestioned starter.

Last year, the former Ohio State Buckeye threw for 15 touchdowns in just 12 starts. By the end of the season, he was unmistakably trending upward, showing increased command of the offense and better decision-making in crunch time. Now, with a full 17-game slate ahead of him and a shiny new weapon in first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan, the over on 17.5 passing touchdowns feels more than reasonable.