Austin Ekeler Receiving Yards Prop is currently Over/Under 31.5 (-145/+115).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Chargers will be forced to start backup QB Easton Stick in this week's game, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts.
At a -3-point disadvantage, the Chargers are underdogs this week, suggesting more of a focus on moving the ball through the air than their standard game plan.
The model projects the Los Angeles Chargers as the 8th-most pass-focused team among all teams this week with a 61.0% pass rate, based on their underlying play style and matchup dynamics.
At the moment, the 2nd-quickest paced team in football (in a neutral context) according to the projection model is the Los Angeles Chargers.
This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency.
Favors Under
As it relates to air yards, Austin Ekeler grades out in the measly 11th percentile among RBs this year, totaling just -3.0 per game.
Austin Ekeler's 21.2 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced metric that measures high-value offensive usage) has been substantially lower this season than it was last season at 27.0.
Austin Ekeler has totaled significantly fewer adjusted receiving yards per game (35.0) this year than he did last year (43.0).
Austin Ekeler's possession skills have declined this year, with his Adjusted Completion Rate falling off from 86.6% to 70.5%.