Pros
- THE BLITZ projects this game to see the most plays run on the slate this week at 138.7 plays, given the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
- The Philadelphia Eagles have called the 3rd-most plays in the league this year, averaging a whopping 66.0 plays per game.
- The forecast calls for 2-mph wind in this game. Low wind usually means increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and increased passing efficiency.
- Opposing offenses have averaged 42.2 pass attempts per game versus the Dallas Cowboys defense this year: 4th-most in the league.
- The Philadelphia Eagles offensive line ranks as the best in the league this year in pass protection, which has a positive impact on all air attack metrics across the board.
Cons
- The Eagles are a 6.5-point favorite in this week’s contest, likely leading to a rushing game script.
- THE BLITZ projects the Philadelphia Eagles to be the least pass-oriented offense on the slate this week with a 49.8% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
- THE BLITZ projects Jalen Hurts to attempt 32.1 passes this week, on average: the 2nd-least of all quarterbacks.
- Opposing QBs have thrown for the 5th-least yards in the league (just 206.0 per game) versus the Dallas Cowboys defense this year.
- Opposing offenses have completed passes at the 5th-lowest rate in football vs. the Dallas Cowboys defense this year (65.1%).
Projection
THE BLITZ
221
Passing Yards