Derius Davis Touchdowns Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (+1200/-1800).
Key Factors
Favors Over
This week's line implies an extreme passing game script for the Chargers, who are giant -7-point underdogs.
The 6th-largest volume of plays in the NFL have been called by the Chargers since the start of last season (a whopping 59.5 per game on average).
The weather report calls for 4-mph wind in this game. Low wind generally means increased pass volume, and lower run volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing effectiveness.
The Seattle Seahawks defense has been something of pass funnel since the start of last season, causing opposing quarterbacks to attempt the 4th-most passes in the league (35.6 per game) since the start of last season.
Opposing teams have run for the fewest touchdowns in the league (0.45 per game) vs. the Seahawks defense since the start of last season.
Favors Under
The Chargers rank as the 8th-least pass-heavy team in the NFL (in a neutral context) this year with a 56.9% pass rate.
Based on their underlying traits and game dynamics, the Chargers are expected by the model to call just 62.7 offensive plays in this game: the 10th-lowest number on the slate this week.
Derius Davis has been not been very involved his team's pass game near the goal line, earning a Red Zone Target Share of just 0.0% this year, which puts him in the 1st percentile when it comes to wideouts.
When it comes to air yards, Derius Davis grades out in the paltry 14th percentile among wideouts since the start of last season, totaling just 8.0 per game.
Derius Davis slots into just the 3rd percentile for wide receiver WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced stat that examines high-value offensive usage) with a bad 4.0 mark since the start of last season.