The projections expect this game to play at the 11th-worst pace out of all the games this week, averaging 26.88 seconds per play accounting for the approaches of each team and game dynamics.The pass games of both teams (in terms of both volume and effectiveness) figure to benefit from the calm weather conditions (3-mph wind) being called for in this game, while rush volume may drop-off.After accounting for 54.4% of his offense's carries last season, Austin Ekeler has had a smaller role in the running game this season, currently comprising only 18.4%.When it comes to the safeties' role in defending against the run, Chicago's collection of safeties has been one of the most skilled this year, profiling as the 7th-best in football.
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