Pros
- THE BLITZ projects this game to see the most plays run on the slate this week at 140.2 plays, given the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
- This game will be played in a dome—meaning zero wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing effectiveness.
- THE BLITZ projects CeeDee Lamb to garner 10.1 targets in this contest, on average, putting him in the 96th percentile among wide receivers.
- CeeDee Lamb has accumulated many more air yards this year (101.0 per game) than he did last year (79.0 per game).
- CeeDee Lamb has compiled significantly more receiving yards per game (79.0) this year than he did last year (64.0).
Cons
- The Cowboys are an enormous 10.5-point favorite in this game, likely leading to an extreme rushing game script.
- THE BLITZ projects the Dallas Cowboys as the 8th-least pass-centric team on the slate this week with a 55.3% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
- Opposing QBs have averaged 31.3 pass attempts per game vs. the Indianapolis Colts defense this year: 3rd-least in the NFL.
- The Indianapolis Colts defense has given up the least receiving yards per game in the NFL (just 121.0) to wideouts this year.
- The Indianapolis Colts pass defense has displayed strong efficiency vs. WRs this year, giving up 7.66 yards-per-target to the position: the 6th-least in football.
Projection
THE BLITZ
93
Receiving Yards