Sammy Watkins Receptions Prop is currently Over/Under 1.5 (+114/-146).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Ravens are a big 8.5-point underdog in this game, likely creating an extreme passing game script.
The weatherman calls for 4-mph wind in this game. Low wind usually means higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and better passing efficiency.
The Baltimore Ravens O-line ranks as the 3rd-best in the league this year in pass protection, which has a positive impact on all pass game stats across the board.
The Cincinnati Bengals defense has gotten pressure on opposing QBs 2.58 seconds after the snap (on average), grading out as the 2nd-slowest in the NFL since the start of last season.
The Baltimore Ravens have utilized play action on 29.2% of their passing plays since the start of last season (8th-most in football), causing the defense to bite on the run and resulting in much higher passing production.
Favors Under
THE BLITZ projects the Baltimore Ravens as the least pass-oriented offense on the slate this week with a 54.2% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects the Ravens to run the least offensive plays on the slate this week with 62.8 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
Sammy Watkins's receiving skills have tailed off this season, notching just 1.4 yards per game compared to 2.4 last season.
The Cincinnati Bengals linebackers rank as the 2nd-best collection of LBs in the league this year in pass coverage.
The Baltimore Ravens offensive line has given their quarterback just 2.39 seconds before getting pressured (worst in the league since the start of last season), which has a harmful impact on all pass game stats across the board.