At a -3.5-point disadvantage, the Vikings are underdogs this week, implying more of an emphasis on passing than their usual game plan.Our trusted projections expect the Minnesota Vikings as the 7th-least run-oriented team on the slate this week with a 37.1% run rate, based on their underlying play style and matchup dynamics.The passing offenses of both teams (including both volume and effectiveness) stand to benefit from the calm "weather" conditions (meaning zero wind) inside this dome, while ground volume may suffer.After accounting for 54.2% of his offense's carries last year, Cam Akers has been less involved in the ground game this year, currently making up just 31.2%.Cam Akers has rushed for a lot fewer adjusted yards per game (23.0) this year than he did last year (53.0).
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