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.
Keenan Allen has run a route on 94.8% of his offense’s dropbacks this year, putting him in the 96th percentile when it comes to wide receivers.
In this contest, Keenan Allen is predicted by the projections to secure a spot in the 100th percentile among wide receivers with 12.0 targets.
Keenan Allen’s 102.0 adjusted yards per game on passes this year signifies an impressive progression in his pass-catching ability over last year’s 80.0 figure.
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.
The Green Bay Packers defense has surrendered the 6th-fewest adjusted receiving yards per game in football (just 134.0) vs. wideouts this year.
The Green Bay Packers pass defense has excelled when opposing WRs have gotten into space, surrendering an average of 3.32 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 4th-fewest in the NFL.