Chuba Hubbard Receiving Yards Prop is currently Over/Under 11.5 (-110/-110).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Carolina Panthers will be forced to utilize backup QB PJ Walker in this week's contest, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.
Opposing teams have averaged 40.8 pass attempts per game vs. the Atlanta Falcons defense this year: 2nd-most in the NFL.
THE BLITZ projects Chuba Hubbard to be a more integral piece of his team's passing attack this week (8.3% projected Target Share) than he has been this year (2.2% in games he has played).
The Carolina Panthers O-line grades out as the 2nd-best in football this year in protecting the quarterback, which has a strong impact on all air attack stats across the board.
The Atlanta Falcons pass defense has allowed the 8th-highest Completion% in football (85.9%) versus running backs this year (85.9%).
Favors Under
The Carolina Panthers boast a new play-caller this year in offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to lean 3.2% more towards rushing than it did last year (context-neutralized).
THE BLITZ projects the Carolina Panthers to be the 7th-least pass-heavy team among all teams this week with a 53.4% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects the Panthers to run the 2nd-least offensive plays on the slate this week with 61.9 plays, given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
The Carolina Panthers have run the 2nd-least plays in the NFL this year, totaling just 52.4 plays per game.
Chuba Hubbard has accumulated many fewer receiving yards per game (3.0) this year than he did last year (10.0).