The model projects this game to see the 3rd-fewest plays run out of all the games this week at 127.3 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.With a poor 71.0% Adjusted Catch% (18th percentile) this year, Cade Otton has been among the most unreliable receivers in the league among tight ends.This year, the imposing Los Angeles Chargers defense has given up a paltry 38.0 adjusted receiving yards per game vs. opposing TEs: the 3rd-best in the NFL.This year, the formidable Los Angeles Chargers pass defense has surrendered the 2nd-least yards-after-the-catch in football to opposing TEs: a meager 3.3 YAC.The Los Angeles Chargers linebackers rank as the 3rd-best collection of LBs in the NFL this year in defending pass-catchers.
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