Week 15 Player Props: Receiving Yards for Tyler Higbee from EV Insight

Tyler HigbeeReceiving Yards

Right now, Tyler Higbee’s receiving yards prop is set at 26.5 yards (-110/-120).

Pros

At the present time, the 9th-quickest paced team in football (in a neutral context) according to our trusted projection set is the Los Angeles Rams.
The weatherman calls for 0-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means increased pass volume, and reduced ground volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.
The predictive model expects Tyler Higbee to earn 4.6 targets in this week’s game, on balance, putting him in the 79th percentile among TEs.
When it comes to linebackers in covering receivers, Washington’s LB corps has been atrocious this year, ranking as the worst in the NFL.

Cons

This game’s spread implies a rushing game script for the Rams, who are favored by 6.5 points.
This year, the tough Commanders defense has conceded a measly 40.0 adjusted receiving yards per game vs. opposing TEs: the 5th-fewest in the league.
This year, the stout Washington Commanders pass defense has given up the 6th-least yards-after-the-catch in the NFL to opposing tight ends: a puny 4.0 YAC.

Projection

THE BLITZ
32
Receiving Yards