An extreme passing game script is indicated by the Raiders being a heavy -9.5-point underdog in this week’s game.
This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing effectiveness.
As it relates to pocket protection (and the positive effect it has on all pass game stats), the O-line of the Raiders grades out as the best in the NFL this year.
The Chiefs safeties project as the worst group of safeties in the league this year in regard to rushing the passer.
Cons
The projections expect the Las Vegas Raiders to be the 2nd-least pass-focused team in the NFL (adjusted for context) right now with a 55.7% pass rate.
The projections expect the Raiders to call the 6th-fewest offensive plays among all teams this week with 63.4 plays, given their underlying play style and game dynamics.
The 4th-fewest plays in the league have been run by the Raiders this year (only 53.7 per game on average).
Opposing offenses have averaged 31.0 pass attempts per game versus the Chiefs defense this year: 4th-fewest in the NFL.
Opposing teams have passed for the 5th-fewest yards in football (just 195.0 adjusted yards per game) vs. the Chiefs defense this year.