Here are the key trends and stats you need to know about Russell Wilson and his player prop bet options. He’ll take the field Sunday starting at 8:20 PM ET on NBC. This Week 7 matchup features Wilson’s Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) taking on the New York Jets (2-4) at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Russell Wilson’s player props vs. Jets
- Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Jets
- Time: 8:20 PM ET
- Date: October 20, 2024
- Passing yards prop: Over 181.5 (-113)
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Wilson passing stats and insights
- Wilson racked up 204.7 passing yards per game last year, which is more than his prop bet over/under for this matchup of 181.5.
- Last season, he threw for more than 181.5 yards in 11 of 15 games (73.3%).
- Wilson’s 204.7 passing yards per game last season was 13.1 yards lower than his average prop bet total (217.8).
- In 40.0% of his opportunities last year (six of 15 games), he exceeded his passing yards total.
- Wilson had a passing touchdown in all 15 games last season, with multiple passing TDs in eight of them.
- In terms of interceptions, he was picked off in five games last year (out of 15 played), including multiple INTs twice.
Steelers vs. Jets stats and trends
- This week Wilson will face what was the NFL’s second-ranked pass defense last season (168.3 yards allowed per game).
- The Jets had the NFL’s 25th-ranked defense against the run last year, surrendering 124 yards per game.
- The Steelers compiled 186.1 passing yards per game on offense last season (25th in the NFL), and they ranked 17th on defense with 227.1 passing yards allowed per game.
- The Steelers put up 118.2 rushing yards per game on offense last year (13th in NFL), and they gave up 115.1 rushing yards per game (19th) on defense.
- Last season, the Steelers put up 5.3 yards per play (21st in the league), while they allowed 5.7 yards per play on the defensive side of the ball (21st in the NFL).