If you bet on an NFL player prop like rushing yards, receptions, or touchdowns, what happens if they get injured? Does your bet get voided, or are you out of luck?
The answer depends on the sportsbook and the specific prop bet. Some bets are settled based on whether the player took a single snap, while others require them to play a certain number of minutes or attempt a specific action. Knowing these rules can help you avoid frustrating losses when injuries strike.
This page explains how sportsbooks handle player prop bets when an NFL player gets injured. You’ll learn when bets get voided, when they still count, and how to protect yourself from bad breaks. If you’re betting props, understanding these rules is just as important as picking the right player.
Do Injuries Void Bets? 3 Questions To Understand
Sportsbooks have different rules to void a bet depending on the case. Check out some common questions about what happens when a player gets injured.
If An NFL Player Gets Hurt During A Game, Is The Bet Void?
The bet usually stands if a player in your prop bet gets injured during a game. That’s because the NFL has no rules on official injury reports during a match.
If the player appears in the game and needs to leave it, the team or league may not report the reason until after the game, injury or not.
In Bovada, for example, the bet would stand as long as the player has played for three or more minutes.
Is The Bet Void If A Player Doesn’t Play At All?
In most cases, the bet is void if the player in your proposition bet doesn’t get into the game. But you should check the rules of your sportsbook because they vary.
Some sites let the wager stand if the player is active according to the official injury report – even if they don’t complete a single down.
With a full-season prop or future, a player must be on the active roster for the season’s first game for the bet to stand. Generally, a quarterback must start the first game of the season.
What Happens To My NFL Parlay If A Player Doesn’t Play?
When you bet an NFL parlay –more than one outcome in a single bet– the rules differ depending on the sportsbook.
First, some betting sites don’t let you mix prop bets with other wagers like game outcomes, totals, etc.
Some sportsbooks don’t let you parlay prop bets at all. Others will void the entire parlay if the player doesn’t play.
Some sportsbook sites that permit mixes or parlays for props alone will drop the portion of the parlay in which the player does not play and allow the rest of the wager to stand with lower odds.
Injuries In NFL Games: Betting Rules By Sportsbook
Sports betting sites vary on how specific they are on prop bets when players are out. A few books refer you to Las Vegas rules for situations not mentioned in their guidelines.
Here are directions on NFL prop bets involving injuries for some of the top US-friendly online sportsbooks.
| Sportsbook | Rule For The NFL Bet To Have Action |
|---|---|
| BetUS | The player must play in the game. QBs must start in the game. |
| BetOnline | The player must play in the game. |
| Bovada | The player must play in the game for 3 minutes or more. |
| Everygame | The player must be active and play a snap. |
| MyBookie | The player must play in the game. |
| SportsBetting.ag | The player must play in the game. |
BetUS
- Rule: Players in a prop bet must play in the game for the wager to have action. Quarterbacks must start in the game.
BetUS also has rules for season-long props or futures, like whether a particular running back will surpass 1,000 yards during the season.
In those cases, the player must be active (not on the injury list) for the first game of the year.
BetOnline
- Rule: The player has to play in the game for the player prop to count.
The player must be active in the first game of a season-long proposition wager. Props or future bets are not allowed by BetOnline as part of a parlay.
Bovada
- Rule: The player must be active and play the game for 3 minutes or more for the player prop bet to stand.
Bovada allows parlays that mix prop bets with other outcomes. If the player in the prop is officially injured, the odds are adjusted.
Everygame
- Rule: As long as the player is active and plays a snap, the player prop will have action. If he is injured once he enters the game, the bet will be graded as a win or loss, based on the outcome.
Everygame does not allow parlays on player props or player futures.
MyBookie
- Rule: The player in the prop bet must play at least one play in the game for the wager to count.
Full-season prop wagers only have action if the player is on the active roster for the season’s first game. MyBookie does not allow proposition bet parlays.
SportsBetting.ag
- Rule: A prop-bet player must play in the game for the wager to have action.
The player must be active in the first game for a season-long prop or futures bet to count. Sportsbetting.ag does not allow you to include prop bets or future wagers in a parlay.
Injuries Happen—Know the Rules Before You Bet
NFL prop bets can be a great way to find value, but injuries add a layer of risk that bettors need to consider. A player getting hurt early in the game can turn a promising bet into a frustrating loss—or, in some cases, a voided wager. The key is knowing how different sportsbooks handle player injuries before you place your bet.
Some sportsbooks require a player to take a single snap for the bet to stand, while others need an official stat to be recorded. Understanding these rules helps you avoid surprises and make better betting decisions.
If you’re serious about NFL betting, knowing how injuries impact props is just one part of the game. To build a smarter strategy, check out our NFL betting guide for tips on reading odds, finding value, and making profitable bets all season long. Don’t just bet—bet with an edge.
About the Author
Alonzo Solano
The Boss of Betting, Editor-in-Chief & Sports Analyst
Alonzo Solano is an author, sports analyst, Editor in Chief of BossofBetting.com, and host of the 'NFL Latino TV' podcast.
Outside of family, his biggest passion is NFL football. Perhaps he is best known for his podcast 'NFL Latino TV,' where he shares his analysis and perspectives on the game with a worldwide Spanish-speaking audience.
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