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The Lions are a 6-point favorite in this week's game, likely creating a rushing game script.Opposing offenses have averaged 29.4 pass attempts per game versus the Vikings defense this year: 2nd-fewest in the NFL.David Montgomery's 7.7 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced metric that examines high-value offensive involvement) has been notably lower this year than it was last year at 12.9.The Lions O-line profiles as the 9th-worst in the NFL this year in protecting the QB, which has a negative impact on all air attack statistics across the board.David Montgomery's receiving performance has declined this year, accumulating just 1.3 adjusted catches compared to 2.6 last year.
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