AJ Barner is well-equipped to take advantage of a massive weakness in the Patriots’ defense today, as Phil Naessens’ Super Bowl LX picks explain.
Feb 8, 2026 • 15:16 ET
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Photo By – Reuters Connect. Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) scores against the Carolina Panthers.
Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner is used in short-yardage situations, and that’s something the New England Patriots defense hasn’t always succeeded in stopping.
My Super Bowl predictions expect Seattle to deploy the “Barnyard” successfully on Sunday, February 8.
Read on for my NFL picks and analysis of the AJ Barner odds for today’s Super Bowl LX.
AJ Barner best bet for Super Bowl LX
AJ Barner Over 0.5 rushing yards (+116)
While Kenneth Walker III is the undisputed workhorse, AJ Barner offers significant value in the rushing market due to his specialized short-yardage role.
Barner has functioned as the Seattle Seahawks’ “Barnyard” pilot, recording 11 carries this season with a 90% conversion rate.
The matchup is ideal: the New England Patriots’ defense ended the regular season ranked 32nd in short-yardage success rate, allowing an 85% conversion rate on third- and fourth-and-short rushing attempts.
Even with a healthy backfield, Seattle’s reliance on Barner’s 251-pound frame in high-leverage goal-line situations makes this plus-money prop a savvy wager.
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AJ Barner Super Bowl same-game parlay
AJ Barner Over 0.5 rushing yards
AJ Barner Under 2.5 receptions
AJ Barner anytime TD
Barner hasn’t caught three or more passes in three straight, which should keep him under the reception total.
But his value shows up where it matters most, near the goal line, where he has found the paint six times this season.
AJ Barner Super Bowl SGP
- AJ Barner Over 0.5 rushing yards
- AJ Barner Under 2.5 receptions
- AJ Barner anytime TD
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Prior to joining Covers in 2022, Phil Naessens spent 38 years as a resident tennis pro in Las Vegas, Mykonos, and Corfu, Greece. He’s the past host of the Phil Naessens Show (Armed Forces Radio), and currently hosts the Crush and Rush Tennis Podcast.
Phil is the author of the Betting 101 series (MLB, NFL, NCAAF, and Tennis) and has written for numerous publications, including Advance Local, SB Nation, FanSided, and Lenny Melnick Fantasy Sports.
His favorite sports to bet on are tennis, MLB, WNBA, Euro men’s and women’s hoops, NCAA sports, NFL, and the NBA. Phil has numerous betting accounts in the US and Europe, and his best advice is to line shop for the best value possible.
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