THE BLITZ projects the Lions to run the 8th-most plays on offense among all teams this week with 66.2 plays, given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects Jamaal Williams to total 14.6 rush attempts in this week’s contest, on average, placing him in the 82nd percentile among RBs.
Jamaal Williams has garnered 60.9% of his offense’s carries this year, placing him in the 94th percentile among RBs.
The Detroit Lions O-line profiles as the best in the league this year in run blocking.
Jamaal Williams has run for a lot more yards per game (70.0) this year than he did last year (46.0).
Cons
The Lions are a 3-point underdog in this week’s contest, which points towards a passing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the Detroit Lions as the 7th-least run-centric offense among all teams this week with a 36.6% run rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and increased passing efficiency.
Jamaal Williams has been among the bottom running backs in the league at picking up extra rushing yardage, averaging a mere 2.70 yards-after-contact this year while grading out in the 22nd percentile.
Opposing teams have run for the 8th-least yards in football (just 106 per game) vs. the Buffalo Bills defense this year.