Dalvin Cook Receiving Yards Prop is currently Over/Under 7.5 (-110/-110).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The New York Jets will be forced to utilize backup quarterback Zach Wilson in this contest, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts.
THE BLITZ projects this game to have the 4th-largest volume of plays run among all games this week at 131.0 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
Opposing teams have averaged 36.6 pass attempts per game vs. the New England Patriots defense since the start of last season: 3rd-most in the NFL.
Dalvin Cook has been among the best pass-catching running backs since the start of last season, averaging a terrific 16.0 yards per game while ranking in the 75th percentile.
The New England Patriots defense has conceded the 10th-most receiving yards per game in the league (37.0) to RBs since the start of last season.
Favors Under
The New York Jets will have a new play-caller this season in offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to lean 1.8% more towards rushing than it did last season (context-neutralized).
THE BLITZ projects the New York Jets to be the 8th-least pass-oriented offense on the slate this week with a 55.2% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
The forecast calls for 14-mph wind in this game. High wind typically means lower pass volume (and higher run volume) and worse passing efficiency.
The New York Jets O-line ranks as the 5th-worst in the league since the start of last season in protecting the quarterback, which has a harmful effect on all passing attack statistics across the board.
The New England Patriots pass defense has yielded the 8th-lowest Completion% in football (78.2%) versus running backs since the start of last season (78.2%).