The predictive model expects this game to have the lowest volume of plays run out of all the games this week at 127.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.Still weather conditions (like the 0-mph wind being projected in this game) usually mean increased passing effectiveness, increased TD potential, increased pass volume, and lower ground volume.Christian McCaffrey has run more routes this year (80.9% Route Participation Rate in games he has been on the field) than he did last year (70.8%).The model projects Christian McCaffrey to earn 7.0 targets in this game, on average, placing him in the 100th percentile among running backs.Christian McCaffrey has accrued a colossal 10.0 air yards per game this year: 100th percentile when it comes to RBs. (This may not seem like a lot, but most RBs wind up with negative air yards because they are often targeted behind the line of scrimmage).
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