THE BLITZ projects the Dallas Cowboys to be the 2nd-least pass-heavy team on the slate this week with a 57.1% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The Dallas Cowboys have played in the 2nd-most "low wind" (4-mph or less) games in the NFL since the start of last season, which ought to result in lower pass volume, increased running volume, and reduced offense efficiency when facing windier conditions this week.Ezekiel Elliott has been among the most hard-handed receivers in the NFL among running backs, hauling in just 73.6% of passes thrown his way since the start of last season, checking in at the 18th percentile.Ezekiel Elliott has been among the least efficient pass-catchers in the NFL among RBs, averaging just 4.75 yards-per-target since the start of last season while checking in at the 16th percentile.Ezekiel Elliott has been among the bottom RBs in the league at generating extra yardage, averaging a mere 6.22 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) since the start of last season while checking in at the 25th percentile.
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