Juwan Johnson Receptions Prop is currently Over/Under 2.5 (+110/-145).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The New Orleans Saints will be forced to start backup QB Andy Dalton in this week's game, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts.
THE BLITZ projects this game to see the 3rd-highest volume of plays run among all games this week at 130.9 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing efficiency.
Juwan Johnson has been used less as a potential target this year (68.2% Route% in games he has been on the field) than he did last year (34.8%).
THE BLITZ projects Juwan Johnson to earn 4.5 targets in this game, on average, placing him in the 83rd percentile among TEs.
Favors Under
THE BLITZ projects the New Orleans Saints to be the 5th-least pass-oriented team on the slate this week with a 55.2% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
Opposing QBs have averaged 34.2 pass attempts per game against the Arizona Cardinals defense this year: 10th-least in football.
Juwan Johnson's ball-catching skills have diminished this season, with his Completion% falling off from 63.2% to 60.1%.
The Arizona Cardinals defense has gotten pressure on opposing quarterbacks a measly 2.44 seconds after the snap (on average), grading out as the 10th-best in the NFL since the start of last season.
The New Orleans Saints have gone no-huddle on just 2.3% of their play-calls outside the two-minute warning since the start of last season (2nd-least in football). This slows down the pace, leading to less volume and stat-padding.