Darren Waller Touchdowns Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (+217/-228).
Key Factors
Favors Over
A passing game script is indicated by the Panthers being a -4-point underdog in this game.
Given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics, the projections expect the Panthers to pass on 61.4% of their chances: the 5th-highest clip on the slate this week.
At the present time, the 2nd-most pass-heavy team in the league near the goal line (62.8% adjusted for context) according to the projections is the Panthers.
The leading projections forecast this game to have the 2nd-largest volume of plays run out of all the games this week at 134.6 plays, given the traits of each team and game dynamics.
The weather forecast calls for 0-mph wind in this game. Low wind generally means increased pass volume, and lower rush volume, increased TD potential, and better passing effectiveness.
Favors Under
Darren Waller's 25.8 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced statistic that quantifies high-value offensive volume) has been significantly lower this year than it was last year at 37.7.
Since the start of last season, the strong Detroit Lions defense has yielded a paltry 67.3% Adjusted Completion Rate to opposing QBs: the 7th-lowest rate in football.
The Detroit Lions linebackers profile as the 3rd-worst group of LBs in the league since the start of last season when it comes to stopping the run.