E. Jai Mason, wide receiver for the Charlotte 49ers, delivered a breakout performance in Week 3 against Monmouth, hauling in 10 receptions for 228 yards and two touchdowns—marking his first career 200-yard game. This explosive outing followed a slow start to the season, with just one catch for 29 yards across the first two games. As a senior transfer, Mason has quickly established himself as the primary target for quarterback Conner Harrell in Charlotte’s pass-heavy offense, which averages 18.7 points per game but showcased its big-play potential last week with 382 passing yards.

Tonight, the 49ers face the Rice Owls in their American Athletic Conference opener at Jerry Richardson Stadium (7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN). Rice (2-1) boasts a stout defense, allowing 21.3 points, 138 passing yards, and 177 rushing yards per game. However, the Owls have struggled to cover the spread as favorites (0-1) and have shown vulnerability to big plays in recent games, which could be a key opportunity for Charlotte’s passing attack.

Considering Mason’s recent target volume (10 in Week 3), season trends, and the matchup, here’s my projected stat line for him tonight:

Receptions: 7

Receiving Yards: 92

Touchdowns: 1

Targets: 11

This projection assumes Harrell will target Mason 10-12 times in a competitive game, with Charlotte leaning on the passing game to stay in contention. Mason’s ability to exploit Rice’s occasional coverage lapses could lead to a touchdown and another impactful performance.

Take Mason To Score A Touchdown +160

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