Given their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the Dallas Cowboys to run on 40.6% of their chances: the 11th-lowest frequency on the slate this week.The weather forecast calls for 3-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means increased pass volume, and reduced rush volume, increased TD potential, and increased passing effectiveness.After making up 44.0% of his team's rush attempts last year, Ezekiel Elliott has played a smaller part in the run game this year, currently accounting for just 32.2%.Ezekiel Elliott's ground effectiveness (3.23 adjusted yards per carry) has been some of the worst in the league since the start of last season (11th percentile among running backs).Ezekiel Elliott has been one of the weakest running backs in football at generating extra running yardage, averaging just 2.49 yards-after-contact since the start of last season while grading out in the 13th percentile.
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