DeVonta Smith Receptions Prop is currently Over/Under 5.5 (+130/-170).
Key Factors
Favors Over
THE BLITZ projects the Eagles to run the 7th-most offensive plays among all teams this week with 66.6 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
DeVonta Smith has run a route on 95.7% of his team's passing plays this year, ranking in the 96th percentile among wideouts.
THE BLITZ projects DeVonta Smith to accrue 7.5 targets this week, on average, putting him in the 83rd percentile among wideouts.
The Philadelphia Eagles offensive line grades out as the 4th-best in football this year in protecting the QB, which has a positive impact on all air attack stats across the board.
DeVonta Smith's receiving skills have improved this year, accumulating 5.1 yards per game compared to just 3.4 last year.
Favors Under
The Eagles are a 6.5-point favorite in this week's game, likely leading to a rushing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the Philadelphia Eagles to be the 3rd-least pass-oriented offense among all teams this week with a 49.0% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
The weather forecast calls for 17-mph wind in this game. High wind generally means reduced pass volume (and higher run volume) and worse passing effectiveness.
Opposing offenses have averaged 28.4 pass attempts per game vs. the Green Bay Packers defense this year: 2nd-least in the league.
The Green Bay Packers have stacked the box vs. opponents on just 8.8% of their plays since the start of last season, 2nd-least in the league. Choosing not to bring an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves pass defense at the expense of run-stopping.