Our trusted projections expect the Washington Commanders to run the 6th-most offensive plays on the slate this week with 66.4 plays, accounting for their underlying traits and game dynamics.The weather forecast calls for 3-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means higher pass volume, and reduced ground volume, higher TD potential, and better passing efficiency.In this week's game, Austin Ekeler is predicted by the model to find himself in the 84th percentile among RBs with 3.3 targets.As it relates to protecting the passer (and the positive effect it has on all air attack stats), the offensive line of the Commanders ranks as the 2nd-best in the NFL this year.Austin Ekeler's 39.0 adjusted yards per game on passes this season marks a material growth in his pass-catching prowess over last season's 31.0 mark.
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