THE BLITZ projects the Cincinnati Bengals as the 10th-most pass-heavy team in football (adjusted for context) right now with a 63.2% pass rate.This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency.Opposing teams have averaged 36.7 pass attempts per game vs. the Dallas Cowboys defense since the start of last season: 5th-most in the league.Hayden Hurst has put up a colossal 21.0 air yards per game since the start of last season: 75th percentile among tight ends.The Dallas Cowboys pass defense has been vulnerable when opposing tight ends have gotten into space, surrendering an average of 6.28 yards-after-the-catch since the start of last season: the 3rd-most in the NFL.
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