John Bates Receptions Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (+175/-235).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Washington Commanders will be starting backup QB Taylor Heinicke in this week's contest, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts.
The Commanders are a 3-point underdog in this game, likely creating a passing game script.
THE BLITZ projects this game to have the least plays run on the slate this week at 132.1 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
The Washington Commanders have run the 8th-most plays in the NFL this year, totaling a monstrous 61.7 plays per game.
The forecast calls for 2-mph wind in this game. Low wind usually means increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and increased passing effectiveness.
Favors Under
THE BLITZ projects the Washington Commanders as the least pass-centric team in the NFL (context-neutralized) at the moment with a 58.8% pass rate.
The Washington Commanders O-line ranks as the worst in the NFL this year in protecting the passer, which has a harmful effect on all pass attack statistics across the board.
John Bates's receiving reliability have declined this season, with his Completion% shrinking from 86.8% to 69.6%.
The Philadelphia Eagles pass defense has given up the 3rd-lowest Completion% in football (61.4%) vs. tight ends this year (61.4%).
The Philadelphia Eagles pass rush has gotten pressure on opposing QBs just 2.40 seconds after the snap (on average), ranking as the 7th-quickest in football since the start of last season.