C.J. Uzomah Receiving Yards - Player Prop Bet Week 1

NFL · Player Props

C.J. Uzomah

TE · New York Jets

Receiving Yards

New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills · Week 1, 2023

Updated Sep 12, 2023 2:51 AM UTC

Analysis

C.J. Uzomah Receiving Yards Prop is currently Over/Under 8.5 (-115/-115).

The money has been on the Under as it opened 9.5 @ -115 before it was bet down to 8.5 @ -115.

Key Factors

Favors Over

The New York Jets boast a new play-caller this season in offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to tilt 2.2% more towards passing than it did last season (context-neutralized).
THE BLITZ projects the New York Jets to be the 7th-most pass-centric offense in the NFL (adjusted for context) right now with a 63.8% pass rate.
The New York Jets have played in the 2nd-most "bad weather" (rain, snow, or 15+ mph wind) games in football since the start of last season, which ought to lead to higher pass volume, lower running volume, and improved offense performance when facing better conditions in this week's contest.
The weatherman calls for 4-mph wind in this game. Low wind usually means increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing efficiency.
C.J. Uzomah has been among the most sure-handed receivers in the NFL among tight ends, completing a terrific 81.1% of balls thrown his way since the start of last season, checking in at the 91st percentile.

Favors Under

THE BLITZ projects the Jets to run the least plays on offense on the slate this week with 63.1 plays, given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
The New York Jets offensive line profiles as the worst in the NFL since the start of last season in protecting the QB, which has a negative impact on all pass attack statistics across the board.
The Buffalo Bills defense has allowed the 2nd-least receiving yards per game in the league (just 32.0) to tight ends since the start of last season.
The Buffalo Bills pass defense has displayed good efficiency versus TEs since the start of last season, surrendering 5.30 yards-per-target to the position: the 2nd-least in the league.
The Buffalo Bills linebackers profile as the best LB corps in the league since the start of last season in covering pass-catchers.