The predictive model expects the Cardinals offensive strategy to skew 2.4% more towards the run game than it did last season (context-neutralized) with head coach Jonathan Gannon now calling the plays.Right now, the 8th-least pass-heavy team in the NFL (58.9% context-neutralized) according to the model is the Arizona Cardinals.Given their underlying strategic approach and game dynamics, the Cardinals are forecasted by the projection model to run only 64.1 offensive plays in this contest: the 10th-lowest number among all teams this week.James Conner has been used less as a potential pass-catcher this year (43.0% Route% in games he has been on the field) than he did last year (61.5%).As it relates to air yards, James Conner ranks in the paltry 11th percentile among running backs this year, accruing just -3.0 per game.
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