Week 2 Player Props: Rushing Yards for Kenneth Walker III from EV Insight

Kenneth Walker IIIRushing Yards

Right now, Kenneth Walker III’s rushing yards prop is set at 58.5 yards (-110/-110).

Pros

THE BLITZ projects this game to have the 4th-largest volume of plays run among all games this week at 131.8 plays, given the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects Kenneth Walker to accumulate 14.5 rush attempts in this week’s contest, on average, placing him in the 86th percentile among running backs.
Kenneth Walker has been given 61.6% of his team’s carries since the start of last season, ranking in the 96th percentile among RBs.
Kenneth Walker has picked up 70.0 rushing yards per game since the start of last season, one of the largest marks in the league among RBs (94th percentile).
The Detroit Lions defense has had the 3rd-worst efficiency against opposing run games since the start of last season, surrendering 5.27 yards-per-carry.

Cons

The Seahawks are a 4.5-point underdog in this week’s game, indicating a passing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the Seattle Seahawks to be the 7th-least run-centric team on the slate this week with a 37.6% run rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
The Seattle Seahawks have run the 10th-least plays in football since the start of last season, averaging just 55.9 plays per game.
This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and increased passing efficiency.
The Seattle Seahawks O-line ranks as the 4th-worst in the league since the start of last season at blocking for rushers.

Projection

THE BLITZ
70
Rushing Yards