The Washington Commanders will be forced to use backup QB Taylor Heinicke in this game, which generally means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.
THE BLITZ projects this game to see the 5th-most plays run out of all the games this week at 129.0 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
The Washington Commanders have run the 6th-most plays in the league this year, averaging a monstrous 62.9 plays per game.
This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.
THE BLITZ projects Curtis Samuel to garner 7.6 targets in this week’s contest, on average, placing him in the 81st percentile among wide receivers.
Cons
Opposing offenses have averaged 30.9 pass attempts per game against the Indianapolis Colts defense this year: 5th-least in the NFL.
The Washington Commanders O-line profiles as the 2nd-worst in football this year in protecting the QB, which has a negative effect on all pass game statistics across the board.
Curtis Samuel has been among the least efficient pass-catchers in the NFL, averaging a mere 6.65 yards-per-target this year while ranking in the 15th percentile among WRs
The Indianapolis Colts defense has surrendered the least receiving yards per game in the league (just 117.0) vs. WRs this year.
The Indianapolis Colts pass defense has displayed good efficiency vs. WRs this year, allowing 7.68 yards-per-target to the position: the 8th-least in the league.