THE BLITZ projects the Lions to run the 7th-most total plays among all teams this week with 67.3 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects Amon-Ra St. Brown to accrue 10.5 targets in this game, on average, putting him in the 99th percentile among wide receivers.
Amon-Ra St. Brown has been a much bigger part of his offense’s passing game this season (31.7% Target Share in games he has played) than he was last season (22.1%).
Amon-Ra St. Brown has accrued far more air yards this season (70.0 per game) than he did last season (50.0 per game).
Amon-Ra St. Brown has posted significantly more receiving yards per game (78.0) this season than he did last season (60.0).
Cons
The Detroit Lions O-line grades out as the 4th-worst in the NFL this year in pass protection, which has a harmful effect on all passing attack stats across the board.
The New York Jets defense has surrendered the least receiving yards per game in the league (just 121.0) vs. WRs this year.
The New York Jets pass defense has surrendered the 3rd-lowest Completion% in the league (61.7%) versus WRs this year (61.7%).
The New York Jets pass defense has shown strong efficiency against WRs this year, conceding 7.00 yards-per-target to the position: the 2nd-least in football.
The New York Jets cornerbacks profile as the best unit in football this year in pass coverage.