The Indianapolis Colts offense has played at the 9th-quickest pace in the NFL (adjusted for context) this year, averaging 27.27 seconds per play.
The weatherman calls for 13-mph wind in this game. High wind typically means lower pass volume (and increased run volume) and worse passing efficiency.
THE BLITZ projects Deon Jackson to notch 17.1 rush attempts in this contest, on average, ranking in the 89th percentile among RBs.
THE BLITZ projects Deon Jackson to be a more integral piece of his offense’s run game this week (58.9% projected Carry Share) than he has been this year (30.8% in games he has played).
The New England Patriots defensive tackles rank as the 3rd-worst unit in football this year with their run defense.
Cons
The Indianapolis Colts will be rolling with backup QB Sam Ehlinger in this contest, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.
The Colts are a 4.5-point underdog in this game, likely leading to a passing game script.
The Indianapolis Colts O-line ranks as the worst in the NFL this year at opening holes for rushers.
The New England Patriots have stacked the box against opponents on 19.9% of their plays since the start of last season, 7th-most in the NFL. Positioning an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.
The Indianapolis Colts have gone no-huddle on a measly 2.7% of their play-calls outside the two-minute warning since the start of last season (5th-least in the NFL). This deadens the pace, resulting in less volume and stat accumulation.