The Minnesota Vikings will have a new play-caller this year in head coach Kevin O'Connell, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to tilt 4.7% more towards passing than it did last year (adjusted for context).THE BLITZ projects the Minnesota Vikings as the 4th-least run-centric team on the slate this week with a 35.9% run rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.Dalvin Cook has rushed for a lot fewer yards per game (77.0) this season than he did last season (89.0).Opposing offenses have run for the 9th-least yards in football (just 109 per game) vs. the New England Patriots defense this year.
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