The Minnesota Vikings will be forced to use backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs in this game, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rushes.The model projects the Vikings to be the 6th-most pass-focused team among all teams this week with a 60.7% pass rate, given their underlying play style and matchup dynamics.The passing offenses of both teams (including both volume and effectiveness) ought to benefit from the still "weather" conditions (as in no wind) inside this dome, while rush volume may fall-off.Alexander Mattison has been more involved as a potential target this year (48.4% Route% in games he has played) than he did last year (22.0%).When talking about air yards, Alexander Mattison ranks in the lofty 91st percentile among running backs this year, accumulating a remarkable 3.0 per game. (because they are often targeted behind the line of scrimmage, that is far more remarkable than it sounds since most RBs wind up with negative air yards).
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