Christian Watson Touchdowns Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (+176/-186).
Key Factors
Favors Over
This game's spread suggests a throwing game script for the Packers, who are -3-point underdogs.
Our trusted projections expect the Packers as the 2nd-most pass-oriented team among all teams this week with a 65.9% pass rate, based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics.
The model projects the Packers to be the 7th-most pass-oriented offense in the NFL near the end zone (adjusted for context) at the moment with a 59.6% red zone pass rate.
While Christian Watson has accounted for 14.6% of his team's red zone targets in games he has played this year, the leading projections forecast him to be a more integral piece of Green Bay's passing offense near the end zone in this week's game at 20.5%.
After accruing 99.0 air yards per game last year, Christian Watson has posted big gains this year, currently pacing 114.0 per game.
Favors Under
The predictive model expects the Packers to call the 5th-fewest offensive plays on the slate this week with 62.3 plays, accounting for their underlying propensities and game dynamics.
In regards to protecting the passer (and the significance it has on all pass game statistics), the O-line of the Green Bay Packers ranks as the worst in the league this year.
As it relates to linebackers in defending pass-catchers, New England's collection of LBs has been tremendous this year, projecting as the 3rd-best in the league.