Week 9 ends with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Chiefs are the favorites with 9.5 points and the total points are 45.5 points.

Player props can be useful in a variety of ways – from direct use in the betting market to measuring a player’s performance potential in NFL DFS on FanDuel. Here we focus on the former.

Using the NFL odds at FanDuel Sportsbook as your guide, here are the best prop bets for this week’s Monday night game.

All NFL predictions via our FanDuel Research numbers and NFL odds reference are from FanDuel Sportsbook. The lines may change after this article is published.

Monday night football betting on the best players

Rachaad White over 25.5 yards (-110)

This game sets Rachaad White up for a big night in the air.

As a bishop, White’s efficiency is not good. But as a pass catcher, he is elite. A year ago, he caught 64 of 70 targets, averaging 32.3 yards per game. Despite the rise of Bucky Irving this season, White is posting similar receiving numbers this season, averaging 4.0 grabs and 33.0 receiving yards per game while catching 28 of 31 targets.

White’s passing skills will likely be needed tonight in a game where the Bucs are a 9.5-point underdog. In the losses over the past two weeks, White has 5 catches for 38 yards in one game and 6 grabs for 71 yards in the other.

White and Irving share a lot of snaps, but White has still led the backfield in snap rate in every game he has played.

On a night when a negative game script is expected for Tampa Bay, White could thrive as a receiver. Oh, and the Bucs are also without both Chris Godwin and Mike Evans, leaving Baker Mayfield in serious trouble with proven weapons. One more thing: KC is a pass-funnel D that ranks 4th against the run and 16th against the pass.

Our NFL player projections have White receiving 31.9 total yards.

If you think the Bucs are getting rolled by KC, White’s alternate line with 40+ receiving yards (+225) might also be worth a look.

DeAndre Hopkins 10+ receiving yards in the first quarter (+126)

It sounds like the Chiefs want to get DeAndre Hopkins more involved today, with coach Andy Reid saying when asked about Hopkins, “I think you’ll see more in the next game.”

This bet is a way to take advantage of that, as Reid may be cooking up some ways to get Hopkins going sooner.

It also makes sense.

Hopkins arrived via trade last week and had barely any practice time before the Chiefs played at the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8. Hopkins ended up catching two of three targets for 29 yards despite playing only 23 snaps. With a full week – actually an extra long week – of training under his belt, Hopkins could get started tonight.

The matchup is also great, as the Bucs rank 25th in total defense and 24th in passing, according to numberFire’s schedule-adjusted numbers. They have allowed the eighth-most receiving yards per game to wideouts (158.0).

Our model projects Hopkins to have 42.8 receiving yards on 3.8 catches against Tampa Bay. In addition to Hopkins having over 10 receiving yards in the first quarter (+126), I also estimate that he has over 3.5 catches (-138) over the course of the game.

Baker Mayfield throws an interception (-135)

This is a really difficult situation for Baker Mayfield.

Not only is he a big underdog against one of the best teams in the NFL, he also has to do without his two top receivers. Yikes.

Kansas City’s defense has been the main reason for the Chiefs’ success this season. KC is in seventh place in the D overall ranking. In the last three games, the Chiefs have collected a total of four interceptions.

Baker threw two picks last week in his first outing without Godwin and Evans, against a 22nd-ranked Atlanta Falcons defense. The week before, he threw two more interceptions against the Baltimore Ravens.

With Tampa Bay’s air attack undermanned and in a game where the Bucs need to vent, Mayfield is a good choice with a pick.

Get ready for Monday Night Football! All customers will receive a 30% Win Boost Token for a LIVE bet on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs NFL game on November 4th! Full terms and conditions can be found here. Learn more about today’s other offers at FanDuel Sportsbook Promos.

Looking for the latest NFL odds? Visit FanDuel Sportsbook to view all NFL betting options.

Sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook and FanDuel Daily Fantasy today!

The above author is an employee of FanDuel and is not authorized to participate in public daily fantasy contests or place sports bets on FanDuel. The author’s advice does not necessarily reflect the views of FanDuel. Following the author’s advice is not a guarantee of a successful outcome. You should use your own judgment when participating in daily fantasy contests or placing sports bets.