The Vikings are a 4.5-point favorite in this week's game, likely creating a rushing game script.The projections expect this game to have the 3rd-largest volume of plays run among all games this week at 133.8 plays, given the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.The Minnesota Vikings have run the 9th-most plays in the NFL since the start of last season, totaling a colossal 60.6 plays per game.The Vikings have played in the 2nd-most "low wind" (4-mph or less) games in the league since the start of last season, which ought to lead to lower pass volume, higher running volume, and reduced passing attack efficiency when facing windier conditions this week.The projections expect Alexander Mattison to earn 14.6 rush attempts this week, on average, ranking him in the 81st percentile among RBs.
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