The Dallas Cowboys will be rolling with backup quarterback Cooper Rush in this game, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.
The Cowboys are a 6.5-point underdog in this week’s contest, indicating a passing game script.
THE BLITZ projects this game to see the most plays run on the slate this week at 138.3 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
The weatherman calls for 2-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and better passing effectiveness.
THE BLITZ projects Cooper Rush to attempt 37.9 passes in this week’s game, on average: the 7th-most of all quarterbacks.
Cons
THE BLITZ projects the Dallas Cowboys as the 8th-least pass-heavy team in the NFL (in a neutral context) right now with a 58.4% pass rate.
Cooper Rush has been among the weakest QBs in the NFL this year, averaging 163.0 yards per game while grading out in the 12th percentile.
Cooper Rush has been among the least accurate QBs in football this year with a 60.5% Completion%, ranking in the 25th percentile.
Opposing quarterbacks have completed passes at the lowest rate in the league against the Philadelphia Eagles defense this year (61.9%).
The Philadelphia Eagles pass defense has displayed strong efficiency this year, giving up 6.13 yards-per-target: the 3rd-least in football.