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Austin EkelerRushing Yards
Player Props – Week 17
Broncos vs. Chargers
Right now, Austin Ekeler’s rushing yards prop is set at 44.5 yards (-110/-120).
The public has bet the OVER up to 44.5 (-110) after it opened @ 43.5 (-115).
Pros
- This week, Austin Ekeler is forecasted by the projections to land in the 79th percentile when it comes to RBs with 14.4 carries.
- Among all running backs, Austin Ekeler ranks in the 87th percentile for carries this year, making up 54.2% of the workload in his offense’s rushing attack.
- This year, the fierce Broncos run defense has allowed a paltry 5.39 adjusted yards-per-carry to the opposition’s run game: the 32nd-lowest rate in the league.
- As it relates to the defensive tackles’ role in defending against the run, Denver’s unit has been lousy this year, grading out as the 5th-worst in the NFL. in the NFL.
Cons
- The Los Angeles Chargers may take to the air less in this contest (and call more rushes) as a result of being be rolling with backup QB Easton Stick.
- The Chargers are a 3.5-point underdog this week, which points towards a passing game script.
- With a 35.5% rate of rushing the ball (in a neutral context) this year, the 8th-least run-focused team in the league has been the Los Angeles Chargers.
- The projections expect the Chargers to call the 3rd-fewest offensive plays among all teams this week with 63.1 plays, given their underlying traits and game dynamics.
- Austin Ekeler’s 47.0 adjusted rushing yards per game this season marks a significant drop-off in his rushing ability over last season’s 58.0 figure.
Projection
THE BLITZ
62
Rushing Yards
62
Rushing Yards
