The leading projections forecast the Detroit Lions as the 7th-most run-centric team among all teams this week with a 45.1% run rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The Lions have played in the 2nd-most "low wind" (4-mph or less) games in football since the start of last season, which should mean reduced pass volume, higher running volume, and reduced passing attack performance when facing windier conditions in this week's game.Among all running backs, Jahmyr Gibbs ranks in the 75th percentile for carries this year, accounting for 37.5% of the workload in his offense's running game.The Detroit Lions O-line grades out as the 5th-best in football since the start of last season at opening holes for runners.Jahmyr Gibbs has been among the top RBs in football at picking up extra running yardage, averaging an impressive 3.29 yards-after-contact this year while checking in at the 80th percentile.
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