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Bridgewater has passed for 234 yards per game this year, #18-best in the league.Efficiency-wise, Bridgewater has been #17 in the NFL this season, averaging 7.41 yards per target.The Broncos project to run 61.2 plays in this contest, the #20-most of the week.This offense passes the ball 61.1% of the time in a neutral context (#15 in the NFL).Teddy Bridgewater's offensive line has been #16 best in pass protection this year, which has a real impact on their ability to complete clean passes to their wide receivers.Play action passes confuse the defense and lead to a higher completion rate. The Denver Broncos have run play-action on 25.3% of their passes this year, #22-most in the NFL.Teams that stack the box with extra defenders to stop the run leave themselves exposed to the pass, and Denver have faced the #12-most stacked boxes in the league this year (#15.4%).The Detroit Lions enter this game with the #18-best pass defense this season, allowing 256 yards per game through the air.The Lions have allowed opposing quarterbacks to complete 69.5% of their targets, ranking #12 in the NFL.Lions defensive tackles have ranked #20 this season when it comes to rushing the passer.Lions linebackers have ranked #18 this season when it comes to rushing the passer.The Detroit Lions have stacked the box on 14.1% of their plays this season, #18-most in the NFL. A stacked box makes quarterbacks more efficient, while a light box makes it more difficult for them to complete passes.
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