Pros
- The predictive model expects the Chargers to be the 6th-most pass-oriented offense in the league (context-neutralized) right now with a 64.6% pass rate.
- At the moment, the 2nd-fastest paced team in the league (context-neutralized) according to our trusted projection set is the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Still weather conditions (like the 2-mph wind being predicted in this game) typically correlate with increased passing efficiency, increased TD potential, increased pass volume, and reduced rush volume.
- The Bears defense has been a notorious pass funnel this year, eliciting opposing offenses to attempt the 8th-most passes in the NFL (38.6 per game) this year.
- The leading projections forecast Gerald Everett to accrue 4.0 targets in this game, on balance, ranking him in the 75th percentile among tight ends.
Cons
- Our trusted projections expect the Chargers offensive approach to skew 2.7% more towards the run game than it did last season (context-neutralized) with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore now calling the plays.
- With a 8.5-point advantage, the Chargers are heavily favored in this game, implying much more of an emphasis on rushing than their normal game plan.
- After accruing 31.0 air yards per game last year, Gerald Everett has been a disappointment this year, now boasting 16.0 per game.
- Gerald Everett’s 20.7 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced statistic that examines high-value offensive usage) has been notably worse this season than it was last season at 28.2.
- Gerald Everett’s 27.0 adjusted receiving yards per game this year reflects a substantial regression in his receiving proficiency over last year’s 37.0 rate.
Projection
THE BLITZ
25
Receiving Yards