Week 5 Player Props: Passing Yards for Cooper Rush from EV Insight

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Right now, Cooper Rush’s passing yards prop is set at 230.5 yards (-103/-133).

The public has bet the UNDER down to 230.5 (-133) after it opened @ 238.5 (-115).

Pros

The Dallas Cowboys will be rolling out backup QB Cooper Rush this week, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.
The Cowboys are a 5-point underdog in this week’s contest, which points towards a passing game script.
THE BLITZ projects this game to see the 5th-highest volume of plays run out of all the games this week at 131.9 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
The weather forecast calls for 0-mph wind in this game. Low wind usually means increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency.
The Dallas Cowboys offensive line ranks as the 7th-best in the league this year in protecting the passer, which has a strong impact on all passing offense statistics across the board.

Cons

THE BLITZ projects the Dallas Cowboys to be the 9th-least pass-oriented team in the NFL (context-neutralized) right now with a 59.6% pass rate.
Cooper Rush has attempted a measly 27.1 throws per game this year, ranking in the 24th percentile among QBs.
Cooper Rush has been among the weakest QBs in the NFL this year, averaging 176.0 yards per game while ranking in the 21st percentile.
Cooper Rush has been among the least accurate quarterbacks in the NFL this year with a 60.0% Completion%, checking in at the 19th percentile.
The Los Angeles Rams defensive front has gotten pressure on opposing QBs a mere 2.37 seconds after the snap (on average), ranking as the 4th-quickest in the league since the start of last season.

Projection

THE BLITZ
250
Passing Yards