The leading projections forecast the Seahawks as the 8th-most pass-heavy offense in the NFL (context-neutralized) at the present time with a 63.3% pass rate.
Calm weather conditions (like the 2-mph wind being forecasted in this game) generally lead to better passing efficiency, increased touchdown potential, increased air volume, and lower ground volume.
Geno Smith has been among the top quarterbacks in the league since the start of last season, averaging a terrific 255.0 yards per game while ranking in the 76th percentile.
Geno Smith has been among the most accurate passers in the NFL this year with a terrific 68.8% Completion%, checking in at the 76th percentile.
Geno Smith has been among the best per-play QBs in football this year, averaging a stellar 7.30 yards-per-target while checking in at the 76th percentile.
Cons
The model projects the Seahawks to call the fewest offensive plays on the slate this week with 63.5 plays, based on their underlying strategic approach and game dynamics.
The predictive model expects Geno Smith to throw 35.0 passes in this week’s contest, on average: the 7th-fewest out of all QBs.
Opposing QBs have averaged 32.2 pass attempts per game versus the New York Giants defense since the start of last season: 8th-fewest in football.
Since the start of last season, the imposing Giants defense has allowed a puny 68.2% Completion Rate to opposing teams: the 8th-lowest rate in football.