Josh Reynolds Receptions Prop is currently Over/Under 3.5 (+110/-150).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Lions are a 3-point underdog in this week's contest, likely leading to a passing game script.
The Detroit Lions offense has played at the 7th-quickest pace in the league (adjusted for context) this year, averaging 26.63 seconds per snap.
THE BLITZ projects Josh Reynolds to garner 7.0 targets in this week's game, on average, ranking him in the 76th percentile among wideouts.
THE BLITZ projects Josh Reynolds to be a more integral piece of his offense's passing offense this week (21.5% projected Target Share) than he has been this year (16.4% in games he has played).
Josh Reynolds's receiving talent has improved this year, accumulating 4.1 yards per game vs just 2.8 last year.
Favors Under
THE BLITZ projects the Detroit Lions to be the 9th-least pass-centric offense on the slate this week with a 56.4% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
The weatherman calls for 12-mph wind in this game. High wind generally means lower pass volume (and increased run volume) and lessened passing efficiency.
The Detroit Lions offensive line profiles as the 2nd-worst in football this year in pass protection, which has a negative impact on all passing offense statistics across the board.
The New England Patriots pass defense has yielded the 4th-lowest Completion% in football (59.7%) versus WRs this year (59.7%).
The New England Patriots defensive ends grade out as the 3rd-best DE corps in the NFL this year when it comes to rushing the passer.