The Raiders are a 4-point underdog in this week’s contest, which points towards a passing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the Las Vegas Raiders to be the 10th-most pass-centric offense on the slate this week with a 62.5% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects Davante Adams to notch 11.9 targets in this contest, on average, putting him in the 100th percentile among wide receivers.
Davante Adams has been a key part of his team’s offense, garnering a Target Share of 29.1% this year, which places him in the 97th percentile among wide receivers.
Davante Adams has totaled quite a few more air yards this year (119.0 per game) than he did last year (102.0 per game).
Cons
THE BLITZ projects the Raiders to call the 11th-least offensive plays among all teams this week with 63.8 plays, given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
Davante Adams’s possession skills have declined this season, with his Completion% shrinking from 75.3% to 60.8%.
Davante Adams’s pass-game effectiveness has worsened this season, compiling a measly 8.71 yards-per-target vs a 9.79 figure last season.
The Seattle Seahawks defense has surrendered the 8th-least receiving yards per game in football (just 129.0) to WRs this year.
The Seattle Seahawks pass defense has displayed good efficiency against wide receivers this year, surrendering 7.31 yards-per-target to the position: the 5th-least in the NFL.