Pros
- THE BLITZ projects this game to see the 5th-most plays run out of all the games this week at 129.0 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
- The Washington Commanders have run the 6th-most plays in the league this year, averaging a monstrous 62.9 plays per game.
- THE BLITZ projects Brian Robinson to accumulate 14.1 carries this week, on average, ranking him in the 80th percentile among running backs.
- Brian Robinson has received 58.2% of his team’s carries this year, putting him in the 89th percentile among RBs.
- Opposing offenses have rushed for the 10th-most yards in football (128 per game) against the Indianapolis Colts defense this year.
Cons
- The Washington Commanders will be forced to use backup QB Taylor Heinicke in this game, which generally means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.
- This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.
- The Washington Commanders O-line profiles as the 6th-worst in the league this year at opening holes for rushers.
- The Indianapolis Colts linebackers project as the best group of LBs in football this year when it comes to run defense.
Projection
THE BLITZ
60
Rushing Yards