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.
The predictive model expects DeAndre Hopkins to accrue 9.2 targets this week, on average, ranking in the 94th percentile when it comes to WRs.
The Colts pass defense has yielded the 6th-highest Adjusted Completion% in the league (71.9%) to wide receivers this year (71.9%).
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.
DeAndre Hopkins has been used less as a potential pass-catcher this year (80.1% Route% in games he has played) than he did last year (91.9%).
DeAndre Hopkins has totaled significantly fewer air yards this year (99.0 per game) than he did last year (111.0 per game).
DeAndre Hopkins has accrued quite a few less adjusted receiving yards per game (55.0) this season than he did last season (82.0).