Our trusted projections expect this game to see the 5th-highest volume of plays run on the slate this week at 130.6 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
The Browns have called the 3rd-most plays in the NFL since the start of last season, totaling a colossal 62.0 plays per game.
The model projects David Njoku to notch 4.9 targets in this week’s game, on average, placing him in the 81st percentile among TEs.
The Cleveland Browns offensive line ranks as the 4th-best in the NFL since the start of last season in protecting the passer, which has a positive effect on all passing offense metrics across the board.
Cons
The predictive model expects the Browns to be the 8th-least pass-oriented offense among all teams this week with a 55.7% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
The Ravens pass defense has shown good efficiency versus tight ends since the start of last season, surrendering 6.91 yards-per-target to the position: the 8th-fewest in the NFL.
When it comes to safeties in pass coverage, Baltimore’s group of safeties has been fantastic since the start of last season, profiling as the 3rd-best in the league.