THE BLITZ projects the Green Bay Packers as the 10th-most pass-centric team in the NFL (context-neutralized) at the present time with a 62.8% pass rate.This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing effectiveness.Allen Lazard's 55.4 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—a volume statistic that measures high-value offensive involvement) has been notably better this year than it was last year at 28.8.Allen Lazard's receiving talent has been refined this season, notching 4.5 yards per game compared to a mere 2.8 last season.The Detroit Lions pass defense has surrendered the highest Completion% in football (72.8%) versus wideouts this year (72.8%).
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