The Chargers may take to the air less in this week's contest (and call more rushes) since they be forced to use backup quarterback Easton Stick.The Chargers are a 3.5-point underdog in this game, likely creating a passing game script.The Chargers have been the 8th-most pass-centric offense in the NFL (adjusted for context) this year with a 64.5% pass rate.The model projects Austin Ekeler to garner 5.2 targets in this game, on balance, ranking him in the 89th percentile among RBs.With a remarkable 6.6 adjusted yards per target (79th percentile) this year, Austin Ekeler has been among the top running backs in the pass game in football.
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