Pros
- This week’s line suggests an extreme passing game script for the Texans, who are massive -9.5-point underdogs.
- Accounting for their underlying strategic approach and game dynamics, the Houston Texans are forecasted by the projection model to call 67.9 offensive plays in this game: the 2nd-highest number among all teams this week.
- Opposing teams have averaged 38.2 pass attempts per game versus the Ravens defense this year: most in the league.
- With an outstanding tally of 255.0 adjusted passing yards per game (79th percentile), C.J. Stroud places as one of the leading QBs in football this year.
- With a fantastic 7.84 adjusted yards-per-target (90th percentile) this year, C.J. Stroud ranks among the best per-play passers in the league.
Cons
- This year, the stout Baltimore Ravens defense has allowed a meager 65.4% Adjusted Completion Rate to opposing offenses: the 5th-lowest rate in the NFL.
- The Baltimore Ravens pass defense has shown good efficiency this year, conceding 6.41 adjusted yards-per-target: the fewest in the NFL.
- The Ravens safeties profile as the best unit in the league this year in pass coverage.
Projection
THE BLITZ
215
Passing Yards