The Houston Texans will be forced to use backup quarterback Kyle Allen this week, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rushes.
The Houston Texans boast a new play-caller this season in offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to lean 1.7% more towards passing than it did last season (adjusted for context).
The Texans are a 3-point underdog this week, which points towards a passing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the Houston Texans to be the 8th-most pass-oriented offense among all teams this week with a 63.1% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
Opposing QBs have averaged 36.2 pass attempts per game versus the Miami Dolphins defense this year: 4th-most in the NFL.
Cons
THE BLITZ projects the Texans to call the 2nd-least total plays on the slate this week with 62.3 plays, given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
The Houston Texans have run the 5th-least plays in the league this year, averaging a measly 54.4 plays per game.
The Houston Texans offensive line grades out as the 6th-worst in football this year in protecting the quarterback, which has a negative impact on all pass game statistics across the board.
The Miami Dolphins defense has excelled when opposing pass-catchers have gotten into space, surrendering an average of 4.68 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 2nd-least in the league.
The Houston Texans O-line has given their quarterback just 2.33 seconds before getting pressured (worst in the league since the start of last season), which has a negative effect on all passing offense statistics across the board.