At the moment, the 5th-most pass-heavy offense in the league (64.8% context-neutralized) according to the predictive model is the Chargers.
Accounting for their underlying strategic approach and game dynamics, the Chargers are predicted by the predictive model to call 66.7 plays on offense in this contest: the 2nd-highest number among all teams this week.
The projections expect Justin Herbert to attempt 37.3 passes in this week’s contest, on average: the 3rd-most among all quarterbacks.
With a stellar record of 262.0 adjusted passing yards per game (78th percentile), Justin Herbert places as one of the best QBs in the league this year.
When it comes to defensive tackles rushing the passer, Green Bay’s unit has been very bad this year, ranking as the 6th-worst in the NFL.
Cons
The projections expect the Chargers offensive gameplan to skew 2.6% more towards rushing than it did last year (adjusted for context) with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore now calling the plays.
This game’s line indicates a running game script for the Chargers, who are favored by 3 points.
Opposing QBs teams have been wary to pass too much against the Packers, averaging the 7th-fewest attempts in the NFL (just 33.1 per game) this year.
This year, the tough Green Bay Packers defense has given up a meager 206.0 adjusted yards per game through the air to opposing teams: the 6th-fewest in the league.