The model projects the Texans as the 9th-most pass-oriented team among all teams this week with a 58.6% pass rate, given their underlying play style and matchup dynamics.
Accounting for their underlying strategic approach and game dynamics, the Houston Texans are projected by the model to call 69.4 plays on offense in this contest: the 2nd-most on the slate this week.
The 9th-highest number of plays in football have been run by the Houston Texans this year (a whopping 60.0 per game on average).
This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing effectiveness.
Our trusted projections expect C.J. Stroud to attempt 37.6 passes this week, on balance: the 7th-most among all QBs.
Cons
Opposing teams teams have been disinclined to rely on the passing game too much against the Indianapolis Colts, totaling the 7th-fewest attempts in the league (a mere 33.6 per game) this year.
C.J. Stroud comes in as one of the worst precision passers in football this year with a 61.9% Adjusted Completion%, grading out in the 20th percentile.