Austin Hooper Receptions Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (-150/+120).
Key Factors
Favors Over
Given the game dynamics and the underlying approaches of each team, this game is projected by the projections to have 135.3 plays on offense called: the highest number on the slate this week.
The passing offenses of both teams (as it relates to both volume and efficiency) stand to benefit from the still "weather" conditions (meaning no wind) inside this dome, while run volume may suffer.
Austin Hooper has been a much smaller part of his team's offense this season, staying on the field for just 25.9% of snaps compared to 49.4% last season.
The Falcons O-line profiles as the 3rd-best in the NFL this year in pass protection, which has a strong impact on all passing attack statistics across the board.
Since the start of last season, the deficient Bears pass defense has been torched for a massive 81.4% Adjusted Completion Rate vs. opposing tight ends: the 3rd-biggest rate in the NFL.
Favors Under
At the moment, the 2nd-least pass-focused team in the league (56.4% adjusted for context) according to the model is the Atlanta Falcons.
Opposing QBs teams have been hesitant to pass too much against the Chicago Bears, averaging the 2nd-fewest attempts in the league (a lowly 29.2 per game) this year.
Austin Hooper's sure-handedness have diminished this season, with his Adjusted Completion Rate falling off from 79.4% to 73.3%.
The Chicago Bears linebackers profile as the best collection of LBs in football this year in covering receivers.