The Minnesota Vikings boast a new play-caller this year in head coach Kevin O'Connell, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to lean 4.8% more towards passing than it did last year (adjusted for context).THE BLITZ projects the Minnesota Vikings to be the 4th-least run-centric team among all teams this week with a 34.9% run rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency.The Arizona Cardinals safeties profile as the best safety corps in the league this year in regard to stopping the run.The Minnesota Vikings have faced a stacked the box on 20.3% of their plays since the start of last season, 5th-most in football. Bringing an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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