THE BLITZ projects the Chargers to run the 4th-most total plays on the slate this week with 67.9 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.The Los Angeles Chargers have run the 5th-most plays in the NFL since the start of last season, averaging a whopping 61.0 plays per game.This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.THE BLITZ projects Austin Ekeler to be much more involved in his team's passing attack near the end zone this week (18.3% projected Red Zone Target Share) than he has been this year (10.0% in games he has played).Austin Ekeler has notched a monstrous 5.0 air yards per game since the start of last season: 93rd percentile among running backs. (That may not sound like a lot, but most RBs have negative air yards because they are targeted behind the line of scrimmage).
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