The Houston Texans will have a new play-caller this season in offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to tilt 3.1% more towards passing than it did last season (in a neutral context).The Texans are a 3-point underdog in this week's contest, indicating a passing game script.This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and better passing effectiveness.Chris Moore has put up far more air yards this year (25.0 per game) than he did last year (8.0 per game).Chris Moore's 22.0 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—a volume metric that measures high-value offensive involvement) has been notably better this season than it was last season at 12.7.
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