Accounting for the game dynamics and the underlying play styles of each team, this game is projected by our trusted projection set to have 130.1 total plays called: the 5th-most out of all the games this week.
After making up 40.9% of his team’s rushing play calls last season, Isiah Pacheco has been called on more in the ground game this season, currently accounting for 59.9%.
The Chiefs offensive line ranks as the best in the NFL last year at blocking for the run game.
Isiah Pacheco has run for a lot more adjusted yards per game (60.0) this year than he did last year (50.0).
The Miami defensive tackles profile as the 3rd-worst unit in the NFL this year when it comes to defending the run.
Cons
The predictive model expects the Kansas City Chiefs as the least run-focused offense on the slate this week with a 31.6% run rate, accounting for their underlying traits and matchup dynamics.
This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and better passing efficiency.