At the moment, the 7th-least pass-oriented offense in football (58.8% in a neutral context) according to the model is the Las Vegas Raiders.The leading projections forecast the Raiders to run the 7th-fewest plays on offense among all teams this week with 62.8 plays, based on their underlying propensities and game dynamics.The 4th-lowest number of plays in the NFL have been called by the Raiders since the start of last season (a measly 54.8 per game on average).Windy weather conditions (like the 12-mph being predicted in this game) usually prompt lessened passing efficiency, reduced air attack volume, and higher ground volume.Alexander Mattison's 63.3% Adjusted Completion% this year indicates a substantial decrease in his pass-catching ability over last year's 71.4% rate.
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