The Dallas Cowboys will be forced to start backup QB Cooper Rush in this game, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.The Cowboys are an enormous 7.5-point underdog in this week's game, indicating an extreme passing game script.Based on their underlying play style and matchup dynamics, the model projects the Dallas Cowboys to pass on 59.7% of their chances: the 8th-highest frequency on the slate this week.The model projects the Dallas Cowboys to be the 5th-most pass-oriented team in the league near the end zone (context-neutralized) at the present time with a 60.6% red zone pass rate.Given the game dynamics and the underlying approaches of each team, this contest is projected by the predictive model to have 133.0 total plays called: the 5th-most out of all the games this week.
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