NFL Futures: 2026 AFC Team Specials Bets

James Cook To Have 200+ Rushing Yards In Any Game In The Regular Season (+250)

James Cook already hit this number last year. He ran for 216 yards on 19 carries against Carolina in October of 2025. He scored twice, had a 64-yard run, and even sat most of the fourth quarter. Generating that many yards isn’t exactly a fluke. He finished last year with the most rushing yards in the league.

Buffalo still builds their running game around him, despite Josh Allen getting plenty of rushing yards. Cook led the league last year with 1,621 rushing yards on 309 carries last season. He averaged 5.2 yards per tote. The Bills ranked first in rushing yards and first in rushing touchdowns. Speaking of Josh Allen, he keeps safeties honest.

Joe Brady is now the head coach and has already shown he will lean on Cook. That plan won’t change in 2026. Cook will continue to win outside the tackles. One AFC East mismatch, one late-season lead, and 18-22 carries recreate his game against Carolina.

Bo Nix To Have 400+ Passing Yards In Any Regular Season Game (+225)

I know Bo Nix hasn’t hit 400 yards in a regular season game yet. However, he has come close. He threw for 352 yards against Jacksonville in Week 16 of 2025. He also posted 326, 321, and 302 in the same season. He led the NFL last year with 612 passing attempts, so the volume is there.

Sean Payton’s room now has a true burner after the Broncos traded for Jaylen Waddle. Courtland Sutton still wins contested balls as well. Marvin Mims and Evan Engram will occupy the underneath areas of the field. Waddle already ripped a 35-yard catch in the preseason. Nix can now threaten both sidelines instead of living on throws shorter than 10 yards. Nearly 71% of his attempts last year stayed short. Add vertical shots and the yardage spikes.

Denver plays in a very competitive division, which means they are playing from behind at times. Nix dropped back 669 times last year. Give him 45+ attempts in a December AFC West shootout, and 400 yards appear. He already stacked three 300-yard games in a four-week stretch. The +225 price on this NFL future special doesn’t feel like it takes into account his new weapon.

Jonathan Taylor To Have 200+ Rushing Yards In Any Game During The Regular Season

This ticket already cashed last season. Taylor rushed for 244 yards on 32 carries in November of 2025. He also posted 165 yards against Denver and 153 against Tennessee. Indianapolis still feeds him the ball early and often.

Taylor led the NFL in rushing attempts and rushing touchdowns last season. He finished with 1,585 yards and 18 rushing touchdowns. Shane Steichen calls a run-first script when the Colts control the clock, and Taylor was just extended.

The AFC South games are where he could find his bread and butter. One missed safety angle, and he’s gone. Give him 25+ carries in Indianapolis, and it’s very likely you’ll get a 200-yard return. +250 is the same number Cook gets. This AFC Team Specials bet feels more like a replay, not a lofty projection.

Trevor Lawrence To Have 400+ Passing Yards In Any Regular Season Game (+250)

Trevor Lawrence has never crossed 400 yards. However, he came within 29 yards of it in 2024 with 371 yards. He’s also had games of 368 and 364. In fact, Lawrence has 10 career 300-yard games. In his second year in Liam Coen’s system, he could hit that now.

Last year, Parker Washington emerged as a high-volume target late in the season. Brian Thomas Jr. will look to step up after a down year where he had a lot of drops. They also brought in Jakobi Meyers to work out the slot.

Lawrence threw 37.3% of his attempts 10+ yards down the field, which was fourth in the NFL. It was the drops that plagued the team all year. They had 36 drops, including 18 on deeper throws. Clean that up, and a 300+ yard game can turn into a 400-yard game.

The Jaguars play an up-tempo offense, especially when trailing. For example, Lawrence threw 48 times against the Rams last October. Coen and the Jaguars will not sit on leads every week. One AFC South rematch or a primetime deficit will see Lawrence throw for 40+ attempts. Lawrence already cleared 4000 yards in 2025. A 400-yard game is within his reach. +250 on this NFL team specials future bet is a good price for a guy who played at a high level last year.

Justin Herbert To Have 400+ Passing Yards In Any Game In The Regular Season (+275)

The final AFC team specials bet to add to our NFL futures is Justin Herbert to have 400+ passing yards in a game this season. Herbert already accomplished this last year when he threw for 420 yards in October. It was a career high for him. However, he’s accustomed to slinging the ball.

Mike McDaniel is now calling the offensive plays, which will rely on early motion and play action. Llad McConkey resumes his role as WR1, and Quentin Johnston looks ready to step up. He already ripped off a 65-yard touchdown in the preseason finale. Tre Harris adds a third body to the mix. McDaniel wants more short-area touches for McConkey, which will create yards after the catch opportunities. Herbert has the arm to hit Johnston over the top when the slot draws the coverage as well.

The biggest thing here is improving the offensive line, which let Herbert get sacked too many times last year. The Chargers reside in a high-scoring AFC West. 40+ attempts against Kansas City or Denver could get him to 400 yards.