The Packers are a 6.5-point underdog this week, likely creating a passing game script.
THE BLITZ projects Robert Tonyan to earn 4.8 targets in this week’s contest, on average, ranking in the 86th percentile among TEs.
Robert Tonyan has been a key part of his team’s passing offense, earning a Target Share of 14.1% this year, which places him in the 84th percentile among TEs.
The Green Bay Packers O-line profiles as the 8th-best in the NFL this year in pass protection, which has a positive impact on all pass game stats across the board.
Robert Tonyan has been among the leading tight ends in the pass game this year, averaging an impressive 32.0 yards per game while checking in at the 79th percentile.
Cons
THE BLITZ projects the Green Bay Packers offense to be the 3rd-slowest paced team in the league (adjusted for context) at the present time, averaging 30.07 seconds per play.
The weather forecast calls for 17-mph wind in this game. High wind typically means reduced pass volume (and higher run volume) and decreased passing efficiency.
Robert Tonyan has notched far fewer air yards this season (25.0 per game) than he did last season (32.0 per game).
Robert Tonyan’s receiving efficiency has declined this season, totaling just 7.15 yards-per-target compared to a 8.76 rate last season.
The Philadelphia Eagles pass defense has conceded the 2nd-lowest Completion% in football (60.6%) to TEs this year (60.6%).