The Tennessee Titans boast a new play-caller this season in offensive coordinator Tim Kelly, and the leading projections forecast their pass/run mix to tilt 3.4% more towards passing than it did last season (in a neutral context).
This game will be played in a dome—meaning zero wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.
Opposing offenses have averaged 38.0 pass attempts per game versus the Colts defense this year: 8th-most in the NFL.
Chigoziem Okonkwo’s 70.2% Route% this year marks a a material growth in his air attack utilization over last year’s 32.0% rate.
Chigoziem Okonkwo’s receiving reliability have been refined this season, with his Adjusted Catch Rate increasing from 71.9% to 77.1%.
Cons
Based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the model projects the Titans to pass on 55.0% of their downs: the 6th-lowest frequency on the slate this week.
The leading projections forecast the Tennessee Titans offense to be the 3rd-slowest paced team in the NFL (adjusted for context) at the present time, averaging 29.90 seconds per snap.
The Titans offensive line profiles as the 6th-worst in the league this year in pass protection, which has a harmful impact on all passing attack statistics across the board.
Chigoziem Okonkwo’s 17.0 adjusted yards per game through the air this season illustrates a a remarkable regression in his pass-catching skills over last season’s 27.0 figure.
Chigoziem Okonkwo’s 5.1 adjusted yards per target this year represents a an impressive decrease in his receiving skills over last year’s 9.0 rate.