Week 2 Player Props: Receiving Yards for David Njoku from EV Insight

David NjokuReceiving Yards

Right now, David Njoku’s receiving yards prop is set at 30.5 yards (-115/-115).

The public has bet the OVER up to 30.5 (-115) after it opened @ 28.5 (-115).

Pros

The Cleveland Browns have called the 5th-most plays in the NFL since the start of last season, totaling a monstrous 61.3 plays per game.
The weatherman calls for 4-mph wind in this game. Low wind usually means higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.
THE BLITZ projects David Njoku to earn 5.1 targets in this week’s game, on average, ranking in the 88th percentile among TEs.
David Njoku has been an integral part of his team’s passing offense, posting a Target Share of 19.7% since the start of last season, which places him in the 95th percentile among TEs.
David Njoku has been among the top pass-catching tight ends since the start of last season, averaging an impressive 48.0 yards per game while checking in at the 95th percentile.

Cons

THE BLITZ projects the Cleveland Browns as the least pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 53.4% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects the Browns to call the least plays on offense on the slate this week with 63.1 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
Opposing teams have averaged 31.2 pass attempts per game against the Pittsburgh Steelers defense since the start of last season: 4th-least in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackles profile as the 5th-best collection of DTs in football since the start of last season in regard to pass rush.

Projection

THE BLITZ
41
Receiving Yards