The Dolphins are a 6-point favorite in this week’s contest, likely creating a rushing game script.
THE BLITZ projects Raheem Mostert to accrue 16.0 rush attempts this week, on average, putting him in the 91st percentile among running backs.
The Miami Dolphins offensive line ranks as the 7th-best in the league since the start of last season at opening holes for runners.
Raheem Mostert has averaged 57.0 yards per game on the ground since the start of last season, one of the largest figures in the NFL among running backs (82nd percentile).
Raheem Mostert’s ground effectiveness has gotten better this season, accumulating 5.83 yards-per-carry compared to just 4.78 figure last season.
Cons
THE BLITZ projects the Miami Dolphins to be the 11th-least run-oriented team on the slate this week with a 40.1% run rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects this game to see the 3rd-least plays run out of all the games this week at 124.1 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
The Miami Dolphins have called the 3rd-least plays in football since the start of last season, totaling just 54.2 plays per game.
Opposing teams have run for the 10th-least yards in football (just 111 per game) versus the Denver Broncos defense since the start of last season.