Roschon Johnson Touchdowns Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (+1150/-1567).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The model projects the Chicago Bears to run the 4th-most total plays on the slate this week with 65.1 plays, given their underlying propensities and game dynamics.
The most plays in the league have been called by the Chicago Bears last year (a monstrous 60.7 per game on average).
Still weather conditions (like the 2-mph wind being predicted in this game) generally lead to better passing efficiency, increased TD potential, increased pass volume, and reduced rush volume.
Out of all running backs last year, Roschon Johnson ranks in the measly 1st percentile for red zone carries, comprising 0.0% of the workload in his offense's run game near the goal line.
The Chicago offensive line profiles as the 5th-best in the NFL last year in protecting the quarterback, which has a positive impact on all pass game statistics across the board.
Favors Under
The Bears are a 3-point favorite this week, which points towards a running game script.
The model projects the Chicago Bears to be the 11th-least pass-oriented offense among all teams this week with a 56.6% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
At the moment, the 8th-most run-oriented offense in football near the goal line (46.6% in a neutral context) according to the projection model is the Bears.
Opposing quarterbacks teams have been unwilling to rely on the passing game too much against the Panthers, totaling the 7th-fewest attempts in the league (a lowly 29.8 per game) last year.
The Panthers defense has given up the 6th-fewest receiving touchdowns in the league to RBs: 0.12 per game last year.