A running game script is suggested by the Lions being a 4-point favorite in this week's game.The model projects this game to see the 4th-smallest number of plays run on the slate this week at 125.8 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.Opposing offenses teams have been disinclined to rely on the passing game too much against the Cardinals, averaging the 2nd-fewest attempts in the league (a measly 29.2 per game) since the start of last season.David Montgomery grades out as one of the most unreliable receivers in football among running backs, hauling in just 71.1% of balls thrown his way (adjusted for context) since the start of last season, grading out in the 17th percentile.The Cardinals pass defense has excelled when opposing RBs have gotten into space, giving up an average of 6.99 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) since the start of last season: the 4th-fewest in the NFL.
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