The weatherman calls for 3-mph wind in this game. Low wind generally means increased pass volume, and lower rush volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.The Jaguars defense has been a notorious pass funnel since the start of last season, inciting opposing offenses to attempt the 7th-most passes in the NFL (35.3 per game) since the start of last season.This week, James Cook is expected by the projection model to finish in the 79th percentile when it comes to running backs with 3.1 targets.James Cook has put up a whopping 6.0 air yards per game since the start of last season: 97th percentile when it comes to RBs. (This may not seem like a lot, but most RBs average negative air yards because they are often targeted behind the line of scrimmage).James Cook's 16.2 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced stat that assesses high-value offensive usage) grades out among the best in football: 81st percentile for running backs.
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