The Bears are a giant 7.5-point underdog this week, which points towards an extreme passing game script.This game will be played in a dome—meaning zero wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.Opposing QBs have averaged 37.5 pass attempts per game against the Minnesota Vikings defense this year: 10th-most in football.THE BLITZ projects Darnell Mooney to be a more integral piece of his team's air attack near the goal line this week (19.5% projected Red Zone Target Share) than he has been this year (0.0% in games he has played).Darnell Mooney's 62.7 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—a volume stat that measures high-value offensive involvement) ranks him among the best in the NFL: 92nd percentile for wideouts.
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