The leading projections forecast this game to see the 2nd-largest volume of plays run out of all the games this week at 130.0 plays, based on the traits of each team and game dynamics.The weather forecast calls for 3-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means increased pass volume, and reduced ground volume, increased TD potential, and increased passing effectiveness.DeAndre Hopkins comes in as one of the best possession receivers in the league, catching a terrific 71.9% of passes thrown his way (adjusted for context) since the start of last season, ranking in the 82nd percentile among wideouts.The Browns pass defense has shown poor efficiency vs. wideouts since the start of last season, surrendering 9.25 adjusted yards-per-target to the position: the most in football.The Cleveland Browns pass defense has not been good when opposing wideouts have gotten into space, conceding an average of 4.99 yards-after-the-catch since the start of last season: the 2nd-most in the league.
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