Welcome to PFT’s Prop Challenge, our daily look at a Super Bowl proposition bet.
Here’s the idea: we present a prop, do some light analysis, then let you decide which side to take — hypothetically, of course. (Previous examples are at the bottom of this post.)
When the Super Bowl wraps up, we’ll tally the votes and see how well PFT Planet did.
Now, let’s get to our final prop, which is courtesy of oddsmaker William Hill U.S.:
Will Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman intercept a pass in the Super Bowl?
Yes: +200 / No: -240.
Let’s consider both sides of the prop.
Pros: A former collegiate wide receiver turned All-Pro cornerback, Sherman has exceptional ball skills, as evidenced by his 26 interceptions in 71 NFL games (excluding preseason but excluding postseason). In his lone career matchup with the Patriots, Sherman picked off New England’s Tom Brady, who is far from easy to intercept. Finally, Sherman has one pick in each of Seattle’s first two playoff games of 2014.
Cons: For his career, Sherman has intercepted one pass per every 2.7 NFL games, which could make taking 2-1 on a Super Bowl pick a hard-to-swallow proposition for some. Also, Sherman is dealing with an elbow injury, which could compromise his ability to catch the ball. There’s also the matter of Brady just not throwing many picks. He’s been intercepted once per every 60.6 passes this season.
Now, it’s up to you to pick a side. Will Richard Sherman intercept a pass in Super Bowl XLIX, thus surely creating an Internet meme in the process? The poll will be open until 6 p.m. Eastern or so, as will the other nine props below.
Then, we’ll see how you handicapped the Super Bowl.
Enjoy the game.
[polldaddy poll=8625104]
Previous props studied:
Day I: Over-Under on Brandon LaFell’s receiving yards.
Day II: Over-Under on Doug Baldwin’s catches.
Day III: Will Rob Gronkowski score a touchdown?
Day IV: Will there be a one-yard TD in the Super Bowl?
Day V: Over-Under on Tim Wright’s receiving yards.
Day VI: Over-Under on LeGarrette Blount’s carries.
Day VII: Will there be a safety in the Super Bowl?
Day VIII: Over-Under on Russell Wilson’s rushing yards.
Day IX: Will there be overtime in the Super Bowl?
