Josh Palmer Receptions Prop is currently Over/Under 4.5 (+125/-160).
Key Factors
Favors Over
THE BLITZ projects the Los Angeles Chargers as the 8th-most pass-centric team among all teams this week with a 62.5% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects the Chargers to run the 4th-most total plays on the slate this week with 67.9 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
The Los Angeles Chargers have run the 5th-most plays in the NFL since the start of last season, averaging a whopping 61.0 plays per game.
This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.
Josh Palmer has been used less as a potential pass-catcher this season (89.7% Route% in games he has played) than he did last season (39.1%).
Favors Under
The Chargers are a 5.5-point favorite in this week's contest, which points towards a rushing game script.
Opposing QBs have averaged 32.1 pass attempts per game against the Houston Texans defense since the start of last season: 7th-least in football.
Josh Palmer's ball-catching skills have tailed off this year, with his Completion% decreasing from 71.9% to 64.6%.