Joe Burrow Passing Yards Prop is currently Over/Under 250.5 (-110/-110).
Key Factors
Favors Over
THE BLITZ projects the Cincinnati Bengals to be the 5th-most pass-heavy team on the slate this week with a 62.8% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing effectiveness.
Joe Burrow has thrown for a lot more yards per game (265.0) this year than he did last year (211.0).
Joe Burrow has been among the best precision passers in football this year with a terrific 66.8% Completion%, ranking in the 81st percentile.
The New Orleans Saints pass rush has gotten pressure on opposing QBs 2.55 seconds after the snap (on average), grading out as the 4th-worst in the NFL since the start of last season.
Favors Under
The Bengals are a 3-point favorite this week, likely leading to a rushing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the Cincinnati Bengals offense as the 7th-worst paced team in the league (in a neutral context) at the present time, averaging 29.51 seconds per play.
Opposing offenses have averaged 34.0 pass attempts per game versus the New Orleans Saints defense this year: 10th-least in the NFL.
The Cincinnati Bengals offensive line grades out as the 9th-worst in the league this year in protecting the passer, which has a harmful effect on all passing offense stats across the board.
Joe Burrow's passing efficiency has declined this season, averaging a measly 6.95 yards-per-target compared to a 8.12 figure last season.