Pros
- The Raiders are a 3-point favorite in this week’s contest, likely creating a running game script.
- The predictive model expects the Raiders as the 9th-most run-heavy offense on the slate this week with a 44.3% run rate, accounting for their underlying play style and matchup dynamics.
- In this contest, Zamir White is expected by the model to finish in the 96th percentile among running backs with 18.8 carries.
- Our trusted projections expect Zamir White to be much more involved in his team’s ground game in this week’s contest (66.3% projected Carry Share) than he has been this year (5.6% in games he has played).
- The Las Vegas Raiders offensive line ranks as the 3rd-best in the league last year in run-blocking.
Cons
- Based on their underlying traits and game dynamics, the Las Vegas Raiders are predicted by our trusted projection set to call only 64.0 offensive plays in this contest: the 9th-lowest number on the slate this week.
- The 2nd-fewest plays in football have been called by the Las Vegas Raiders this year (a measly 53.5 per game on average).
- This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency.
- Zamir White has grinded out a mere 6.0 adjusted rushing yards per game this year, one of the lowest marks in the league among running backs (22nd percentile).
Projection
THE BLITZ
76
Rushing Yards