Given the game dynamics and the underlying play styles of each team, this game is predicted by the projections to have 133.2 total plays run: the 3rd-most on the slate this week.
Alexander Mattison has rushed for many more adjusted yards per game (63.0) this season than he did last season (16.0).
When it comes to the safeties’ role in run defense, Kansas City’s unit has been very bad this year, profiling as the 3rd-worst in the NFL. in the NFL.
Cons
The Vikings are a 3.5-point underdog in this game, which points towards a passing game script.
Given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics, the model projects the Minnesota Vikings to run on 32.1% of their chances: the lowest rate among all teams this week.
The Vikings have called the 7th-fewest plays in the league this year, averaging just 54.5 plays per game.
This game will be played in a dome—meaning zero wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency.
Opposing teams have run for the 9th-fewest adjusted yards in the league (just 100 per game) against the Chiefs defense this year.