The Lions are an enormous 7-point favorite this week, likely leading to an extreme rushing game script.The Detroit Lions have run the 10th-most plays in the NFL this year, averaging a staggering 61.1 plays per game.The model projects Craig Reynolds to be much more involved in his team's run game in this contest (26.6% projected Carry Share) than he has been this year (15.2% in games he has played).The Detroit offensive line profiles as the 5th-best in the league last year at opening holes for rushers.The Las Vegas Raiders defense owns the worst efficiency against opposing rushing attacks this year, surrendering 4.85 adjusted yards-per-carry.
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