The forecast calls for 3-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.The Baltimore Ravens O-line grades out as the 9th-best in the NFL this year in protecting the passer, which has a positive effect on all passing offense stats across the board.The New York Giants safeties rank as the 5th-worst unit in football this year in covering pass-catchers.The New York Giants defense has gotten pressure on opposing QBs 2.61 seconds after the snap (on average), ranking as the slowest in football since the start of last season.The Baltimore Ravens have used play action on 29.2% of their passing plays since the start of last season (8th-most in football), causing the defense to bite on the run and resulting in much higher passing production.
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