The Houston Texans boast a new play-caller this season in offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to lean 3.4% more towards passing than it did last season (adjusted for context).The Texans are a big 13.5-point underdog in this week's game, indicating an extreme passing game script.THE BLITZ projects Brandin Cooks to earn 7.5 targets this week, on average, ranking in the 80th percentile among wide receivers.The New York Giants linebackers profile as the 2nd-worst collection of LBs in football this year in pass coverage.The New York Giants defensive front has gotten pressure on opposing quarterbacks 2.61 seconds after the snap (on average), ranking as the most sluggish in the NFL since the start of last season.
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