THE BLITZ projects the Las Vegas Raiders as the 4th-most pass-heavy team on the slate this week with a 63.6% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The Raiders rank as the 8th-most pass-heavy offense in football near the goal line (in a neutral context) this year with a 71.5% red zone pass rate.This game will be played in a dome—meaning zero wind, higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and better passing effectiveness.Derek Carr has attempted 37.0 throws per game since the start of last season, grading out in the 87th percentile among QBs.The Las Vegas Raiders O-line has allowed their QB 2.64 seconds before the pass (8th-best in the NFL since the start of last season), which has a strong effect on all pass game stats across the board.
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