Dalvin Cook Receiving Yards Prop is currently Over/Under 16.5 (-130/+100).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Minnesota Vikings boast a new play-caller this season in head coach Kevin O'Connell, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to lean 5.0% more towards passing than it did last season (in a neutral context).
THE BLITZ projects the Minnesota Vikings to be the 4th-most pass-centric team on the slate this week with a 64.8% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects this game to have the 2nd-most plays run among all games this week at 136.3 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
This game will be played in a dome—meaning zero wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and better passing effectiveness.
Dalvin Cook has run a route on 54.2% of his offense's passing plays this year, ranking in the 91st percentile among running backs.
Favors Under
The Vikings are a 3.5-point favorite in this week's contest, indicating a rushing game script.
Opposing teams have averaged 31.2 pass attempts per game against the Indianapolis Colts defense this year: 3rd-least in the league.
Dalvin Cook has notched a puny -2.0 air yards per game this year: a lowly 11th percentile among RBs.
The Minnesota Vikings O-line ranks as the 4th-worst in football this year in pass protection, which has a harmful effect on all passing attack statistics across the board.
Dalvin Cook's ball-catching skills have diminished this year, with his Completion% shrinking from 78.6% to 75.3%.