This week's spread implies an extreme throwing game script for the Commanders, who are big -8-point underdogs.Accounting for their underlying propensities and game dynamics, the Commanders are forecasted by the projection model to call only 62.3 total plays in this contest: the 4th-lowest number among all teams this week.Austin Ekeler comes in as one of the worst running backs in the NFL at picking up extra rushing yardage, averaging a mere 2.67 yards-after-contact since the start of last season while ranking in the 22nd percentile.This year, the imposing Baltimore Ravens run defense has surrendered a meager 58.0 adjusted yards per game on the ground to opposing offenses: the 2nd-fewest in football.When it comes to the defensive ends' role in run defense, Baltimore's collection of DEs has been terrific this year, ranking as the best in the league.
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