Eric Saubert Touchdowns Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (+1150/-1350).
Key Factors
Favors Over
At the present time, the 9th-fastest paced offense in football (context-neutralized) according to our trusted projection set is the Seahawks.
Calm weather conditions (like the 2-mph wind being predicted in this game) usually cause increased passing effectiveness, increased TD potential, increased pass volume, and reduced rush volume.
This year, the weak Chiefs defense has conceded a colossal 0.80 TDs through the air per game to opposing TEs: the 5th-biggest rate in the NFL.
Opposing teams have rushed for the 5th-fewest touchdowns in football (0.60 per game) against the Chiefs defense this year.
The Kansas City Chiefs linebackers project as the 5th-best unit in football this year in regard to defending the run.
Favors Under
The Seahawks are a 3-point favorite in this game, likely creating a running game script.
The predictive model expects the Seattle Seahawks as the 8th-least pass-centric offense among all teams this week with a 57.3% pass rate, based on their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics.
At the present time, the 6th-most run-centric team in football near the end zone (47.0% context-neutralized) according to the predictive model is the Seattle Seahawks.
As it relates to air yards, Eric Saubert grades out in the paltry 9th percentile among TEs this year, accruing just -1.0 per game.
Eric Saubert's 2.2 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced stat that measures high-value offensive usage) ranks among the worst in the NFL: 19th percentile for tight ends.