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The weather report calls for 3-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means increased pass volume, and reduced run volume, increased TD potential, and increased passing efficiency.Our trusted projections expect Jaxon Smith-Njigba to be a much bigger part of his offense's air attack near the goal line in this week's game (33.1% projected Red Zone Target Share) than he has been this year (27.1% in games he has played).After accumulating 73.0 air yards per game last season, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has shown good development this season, now averaging 110.0 per game.Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 87.8 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced statistic that assesses high-value offensive usage) has been substantially better this season than it was last season at 57.6.Jaxon Smith-Njigba comes in as one of the most sure-handed receivers in the NFL, completing a fantastic 75.2% of balls thrown his way (adjusted for context) this year, checking in at the 90th percentile among WRs.
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