Betting on quarterback ineptitude is one of my NFL guilty pleasures. I especially like back-breaking interceptions that completely flip the momentum of the game.
That’s why I’m diving headfirst into the quarterback interception market to identify key spots each week to cash in on quarterback miscues.
Here are my two favorite NFL interception props for Week 17.
NFL Interception Props for Week 17
- Philip Rivers to Throw an Interception (+140; FanDuel)
- Josh Allen to Throw an Interception (+130; HardRock)
Philip Rivers to Throw an Interception (+140)
Colts QB Philip Rivers has inspired 40-year-old men across North America to believe that maybe they’re not that old, they’re just getting better!
Rivers looked awesome in his second game back. However, while I’m encouraged about his ability to read defenses and have strength in his throws, he still has a gunslinger mentality, which means I think he is going to throw another interception in Week 17.
Rivers was forcing it into tight windows against the 49ers defense in Week 16, but ultimately threw an interception to end the game.
The 49ers defense is a shell of what it once was and has graded out poorly defending the pass, so it makes sense Rivers thrived in that spot. However, this week, the Colts are hosting the Jaguars, which is a huge step up in defensive quality compared to San Francisco.
The Jags are first in the NFL with 92 total passes defended while ranking second in the NFL in total interceptions (19).
Jacksonville loves to play a lot of zone and sit back in coverage, waiting on a mistake from the opposing quarterback, and has forced an interception in 12-of-15 games.
I think the only factor that could kill this bet is if Old Man Rivers takes a big hit and has to leave the game.
If Rivers is throwing it 30+ times again, an interception feels inevitable in a tougher divisional matchup.
Josh Allen to Throw an Interception (+130)
I bet on Bills QB Josh Allen to throw an interception last week against the Browns. While he only threw it 19 times, two of those passes were dropped by Browns defenders, which cost me.
Now, the Bills are hosting the Eagles, which should be another tough defensive matchup for Allen. Even though I think he’ll have some success, I like him to throw an interception in Week 17.
Allen has 10 interceptions in 2025, but he’s been clean on the turnover front over the last few games, so his interception odds continue to go up despite the competition level increasing.
The Eagles defense is sixth in total passes defended (82), with 11 interceptions, and they are also one of the few teams that can generate pressure (top-six rate) while rarely blitzing (bottom-five rate). That’s why they’ve forced an opposing QB to throw an interception in each of the last six games.
Defensive tackle Jalen Carter will make his return in this game. His presence provides a bit of trickle effect as the Bills' run game may have some struggles to generate explosive plays with him back, which then leads to a higher pass frequency from Allen.
At +120, I continue to be amazed that we’re getting plus-money for an Allen INT, so I’ll take it any chance I can when I have it closer to a coin flip.
