Our trusted projections expect the Minnesota Vikings to be the 5th-most pass-focused team on the slate this week with a 62.3% pass rate, given their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics.Accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics, the Vikings are predicted by the predictive model to run 66.3 plays on offense in this game: the 6th-highest number among all teams this week.Brandon Powell has been less involved as a potential pass-catcher this year (36.8% Route Participation% in games he has played) than he did last year (23.3%).When talking about protecting the passer (and the positive impact it has on all passing offense statistics), the O-line of the Minnesota Vikings profiles as the 3rd-best in football this year.Brandon Powell's receiving performance has gotten a boost this season, notching 3.0 adjusted receptions compared to a mere 1.5 last season.
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