Pros
- The projections expect the Colts to be the 10th-most pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 60.0% pass rate, given their underlying traits and matchup dynamics.
- The predictive model expects the Colts to run the 2nd-most total plays among all teams this week with 68.4 plays, based on their underlying strategic approach and game dynamics.
- The 10th-highest number of plays in the NFL have been called by the Indianapolis Colts this year (a massive 60.3 per game on average).
- This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing effectiveness.
- After accruing 18.0 air yards per game last year, Kylen Granson has undergone big improvement this year, now averaging 25.0 per game.
Cons
- Opposing quarterbacks teams have been hesitant to lean on the pass against the Falcons, averaging the 10th-fewest attempts in the league (a mere 34.6 per game) this year.
- Kylen Granson’s possession skills have declined this year, with his Adjusted Catch Rate falling off from 77.7% to 65.8%.
- This year, the imposing Atlanta Falcons defense has given up a feeble 68.3% Adjusted Completion Rate versus opposing TEs: the 3rd-best rate in the NFL.
- The Atlanta Falcons pass defense has excelled when opposing TEs have gotten into space, yielding an average of 3.62 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 3rd-fewest in football.
Projection
THE BLITZ
21
Receiving Yards