New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski finished Super Bowl 49 with 68 receiving yards, going under the betting line of 72.5 yards set by oddsmakers. How Gronkowski would match up with Seattle's "Legion of Boom" defense was one of the biggest topics of discussion prior to the big game, which the Patriots on in thrilling comeback fashion, 28-24.
Super Bowl prop bet results: Rob Gronkowski finishes with 68 receiving yards
Rob Gronkowski caught six passes for 68 receiving yards in Super Bowl 49, settling several prop bets in the process.
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Gronkowski eclipsed 72.5 yards receiving eight times in 15 games during the regular season, and once in the postseason, making this a difficult bet to call. Action may have been favoring the under heading into kickoff, because he was held to just three catches on eight targets against the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship, and he was going against one of the best secondaries in the NFL.
Bettors were also able to gamble on the total receptions Gronkowski would have in the game (over/under of 5.5), his longest reception (over/under of 22.5 yards), and whether or not he’d score a touchdown in the first half (“no” the favorite at -180) or in the game in general (“yes” the favorite at -170).
He wound up catching six passes for 68 yards, with a long of 22. His 22-yard catch came on a touchdown in the second quarter.
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