The Browns are a 3-point underdog this week, likely creating a passing game script.
This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency.
The Cleveland Browns offensive line grades out as the 4th-best in the NFL this year in protecting the passer, which has a positive effect on all passing attack stats across the board.
Jacoby Brissett has thrown for many more yards per game (234.0) this season than he did last season (125.0).
Jacoby Brissett’s passing precision has improved this season, with his Completion% increasing from 60.2% to 65.6%.
Cons
THE BLITZ projects the Cleveland Browns as the 4th-least pass-heavy team in the league (in a neutral context) right now with a 56.3% pass rate.
THE BLITZ projects the Cleveland Browns offense to be the 8th-most sluggish paced team in the league (in a neutral context) right now, averaging 29.10 seconds per snap.
The Buffalo Bills pass defense has exhibited good efficiency this year, allowing 7.33 yards-per-target: the 9th-least in the NFL.
The Buffalo Bills defense has performed very well when opposing pass-catchers have gotten into space, giving up an average of 4.43 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 2nd-least in the NFL.
The Buffalo Bills linebackers rank as the best group of LBs in the league this year in covering pass-catchers.