THE BLITZ projects the Minnesota Vikings offense to be the 7th-quickest paced team in football (in a neutral context) right now, averaging 26.83 seconds per play.This game will be played in a dome—meaning zero wind, higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency.Irv Smith has been a key part of his team's offense near the goal line, posting a Red Zone Target Share of 12.5% this year, which ranks him in the 75th percentile among TEs.Irv Smith has accrued a monstrous 30.0 air yards per game this year: 88th percentile among tight ends.Irv Smith's 28.6 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—a volume stat that measures high-value offensive involvement) puts him in the company of the best in the league: 86th percentile for TEs.
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