Accounting for their underlying traits and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the Bengals to pass on 62.8% of their plays: the 3rd-highest rate among all teams this week.The predictive model expects this game to have the 4th-highest number of plays run among all games this week at 128.8 plays, based on the play styles of each team and game dynamics.Opposing teams have averaged 42.2 pass attempts per game against the Seattle Seahawks defense this year: 2nd-most in the league.Irv Smith Jr. has been less involved as a potential pass-catcher this season (70.1% Route Participation Rate in games he has been on the field) than he did last season (55.6%).With an exceptional 3.0 adjusted catches per game (80th percentile) since the start of last season, Irv Smith Jr. stands among the leading pass-catching tight ends in the league.
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