The Tennessee Titans have a new play-caller this season in offensive coordinator Tim Kelly, and the leading projections forecast their pass/run mix to lean 2.5% more towards passing than it did last season (context-neutralized).
A passing game script is indicated by the Titans being a -6.5-point underdog in this week’s game.
Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 41.6 pass attempts per game versus the Jaguars defense this year: most in the NFL.
The projections expect DeAndre Hopkins to accrue 8.6 targets in this contest, on average, putting him in the 91st percentile when it comes to WRs.
After accumulating 111.0 air yards per game last season, DeAndre Hopkins has seen marked improvement this season, now sitting at 122.0 per game.
Cons
Accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics, the projections expect the Titans to pass on 55.7% of their opportunities: the 8th-lowest clip among all teams this week.
The model projects the Titans to run the 6th-fewest plays on offense on the slate this week with 62.9 plays, given their underlying play style and game dynamics.
The Tennessee Titans have run the 5th-fewest plays in the NFL this year, totaling a measly 54.9 plays per game.
The Tennessee Titans O-line profiles as the 8th-worst in football this year in protecting the quarterback, which has a negative effect on all passing offense metrics across the board.
DeAndre Hopkins has put up a lot fewer adjusted receiving yards per game (63.0) this season than he did last season (82.0).