T.J. Hockenson Receiving Yards Prop is currently Over/Under 44.5 (-145/+115).
Key Factors
Favors Over
The Minnesota Vikings boast a new play-caller this year in head coach Kevin O'Connell, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to lean 4.7% more towards passing than it did last year (in a neutral context).
THE BLITZ projects the Minnesota Vikings to be the 2nd-most pass-centric team among all teams this week with a 67.0% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects this game to have the most plays run among all games this week at 140.5 plays, given 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 effectiveness.
THE BLITZ projects T.J. Hockenson to accrue 8.3 targets in this week's game, on average, placing him in the 97th percentile among tight ends.
Favors Under
T.J. Hockenson's 39.7 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—a volume metric that measures high-value offensive involvement) has been substantially lower this year than it was last year at 48.2.
The Minnesota Vikings offensive line grades out as the 4th-worst in the NFL this year in pass protection, which has a negative impact on all passing game stats across the board.
T.J. Hockenson's receiving reliability have worsened this year, with his Completion% shrinking from 74.4% to 70.5%.
The Dallas Cowboys defense has surrendered the 7th-least receiving yards per game in the league (just 39.0) vs. TEs this year.
The Dallas Cowboys pass defense has displayed strong efficiency vs. tight ends this year, giving up 5.44 yards-per-target to the position: the 2nd-least in the league.