The Seattle Seahawks have run the 4th-least plays in the NFL this year, averaging just 54.9 plays per game.The weatherman calls for 4-mph wind in this game. Low wind generally means higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing effectiveness.The Seattle Seahawks offensive line grades out as the 10th-worst in football this year at opening holes for runners.Geno Smith has been among the worst quarterbacks in the NFL at grinding out extra ground yardage, averaging a lowly 0.66 yards-after-contact this year while checking in at the 17th percentile.The Seattle Seahawks have risked going for it on 4th down a measly 8.7% of the time since the start of last season (least in the NFL), which typically means less offensive volume, less touchdown potential, and lower offensive metrics across the board.
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