Kirk Cousins Passing Yards Prop is currently Over/Under 246.5 (-120/-110).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Minnesota Vikings boast a new play-caller this season in head coach Kevin O'Connell, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to lean 5.1% more towards passing than it did last season (adjusted for context).
The Vikings are a 6.5-point underdog in this week's contest, which points towards a passing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the Minnesota Vikings to be the 3rd-most pass-oriented team among all teams this week with a 65.4% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects the Vikings to run the 4th-most total plays among all teams this week with 68.1 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects Kirk Cousins to attempt 41.0 passes in this week's contest, on average: the 3rd-most of all QBs.
Favors Under
The weatherman calls for 13-mph wind in this game. High wind generally means reduced pass volume (and higher run volume) and worse passing efficiency.
Opposing teams have averaged 33.4 pass attempts per game vs. the Buffalo Bills defense this year: 7th-least in football.
The Minnesota Vikings offensive line grades out as the 5th-worst in the league this year in pass protection, which has a negative impact on all pass attack metrics across the board.
The Buffalo Bills pass defense has shown strong efficiency this year, surrendering 7.17 yards-per-target: the 8th-least in the league.
The Buffalo Bills defense has performed very well when opposing pass-catchers have gotten into space, yielding an average of 4.54 yards-after-the-catch this year: the least in football.