2019 NFL season: Best rookie prop bets for new campaign

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 19: Wide receiver Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers avoids a tackle attempt by linebacker Justin Hollins #52 of the Denver Broncos before a 45 yard gain against the Denver Broncos in the third quarter during a preseason National Football League game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 19, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 25: Nick Bosa of Ohio State reacts after being chosen #2 overall by the San Francisco 49ers during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Sacks – Nick Bosa

Bosa has been rated as a 50-50 shot to play Week 1 in the 49ers’ season opener at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

However, even if he misses out on that road game, Bosa should be the heavy favorite to lead rookies in sacks.

Brian Burns has had an excellent preseason for the Carolina Panthers, but no other rookie pass rusher will have the benefit of playing on a defensive line as talented as that of the 49ers.

Bosa has received effusive praise in training camp for the way in which he uses his hands when rushing the passer. He is a pass-rushing technician who should benefit greatly from the attention DeForest Buckner, Dee Ford, and Solomon Thomas will inevitably attract.

Though he and his brother have developed a reputation as oft-injured players, Bosa’s ankle sprain was sustained in a freak event that saw a lineman fell on his leg. As long as he avoids any further such incidents, Bosa should be able to rack up gaudy sack numbers.

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