NFL player props Week 4: Leveraging utilization data to identify edges

Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz (86) in action during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

By Dwain McFarland
Posted Oct 2, 2021 6:19 pm EDT

We can identify potential edges in prop bet markets by analyzing the underlying utilization data and trends that drive NFL box scores.

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TE Jared Cook, Los Angeles Chargers – Under 3.5 Receptions (-119)

Cook is averaging 68% routes per pass play and 16% targets per route run (TPRR).

Player	Pos	Week	Routes	TPRR
Jared Cook	TE	1	63%	24%
		2	67%	15%
		3	76%	9%
		YTD	68%	16%

Since 2011, 14 tight ends have averaged between 60 and 70% routes per pass play and between 15% and 18% targets per route run. That group averaged 2.9 receptions per game, and only three (21%) were able to eclipse 3.5 receptions per game.

Cook currently ranks as the 13th-best value on the PFF's player props tool for tight end receptions at 9.3%.

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