Ezekiel Elliott Rushing Yards Prop is currently Over/Under 27.5 (-110/-110).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Patriots rank as the 8th-most run-oriented offense in the league (in a neutral context) this year with a 40.9% run rate.
Given their underlying strategic approach and game dynamics, the New England Patriots are projected by the projections to run 65.5 total plays in this game: the 8th-highest number among all teams this week.
Windy weather conditions (like the 13-mph being predicted in this game) usually lead to decreased passing effectiveness, lower pass volume, and higher run volume.
The Buffalo Bills defense has produced the 4th-worst efficiency against opposing running games this year, surrendering 5.34 adjusted yards-per-carry.
Favors Under
At a -7.5-point disadvantage, the Patriots are massive underdogs in this week's contest, implying much more of a reliance on moving the ball through the air than their usual approach.
Ezekiel Elliott has been a less important option in his offense's run game this season (33.3% Carry Share in games he has been on the field) than he was last season (50.9%).
Ezekiel Elliott's 29.0 adjusted yards per game on the ground this year represents a a significant reduction in his running proficiency over last year's 61.0 mark.
With an atrocious rate of 2.37 yards after contact (14th percentile) this year, Ezekiel Elliott has been as one of the least formidable RBs in the NFL.
The Bills linebackers rank as the 7th-best LB corps in the league this year when it comes to stopping the run.