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.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.Cam Akers's 86.1% Adjusted Catch Rate this year shows a remarkable gain in his pass-catching ability over last year's 78.6% rate.Cam Akers's 13.71 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) this year shows a meaningful gain in his efficiency in the open field over last year's 5.8% figure.
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