THE BLITZ projects this game to see the 2nd-most plays run on the slate this week at 136.5 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.The weather report calls for 12-mph wind in this game. High wind usually means reduced pass volume (and higher run volume) and lessened passing efficiency.Clyde Edwards-Helaire has done a better job at picking up extra ground yardage this year, totaling 3.43 yards-after-contact compared to a 2.39 figure last year.The Kansas City Chiefs have faced a stacked the box on just 9.3% of their plays since the start of last season, least in the NFL. Keeping an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.The Kansas City Chiefs have incorporated some form of misdirection on 67.9% of their play-calls since the start of last season (2nd-most in the NFL), which can confuse the defense and bolster offensive production.
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