An extreme rushing game script is implied by the Chiefs being a heavy 7-point favorite in this week's game.Our trusted projections expect the Chiefs to run the 8th-fewest total plays on the slate this week with 62.9 plays, given their underlying traits and game dynamics.Opposing quarterbacks teams have been reluctant to rely on the passing game too much against the Broncos, averaging the 10th-fewest attempts in the league (a measly 34.1 per game) this year.With a RATE1-RATE2 point diminishment in WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced statistic that quantifies high-value offensive volume) from last year to this one, Jerick McKinnon has been featured much less in his offense's passing attack.Jerick McKinnon's 2.0 adjusted catches per game this year represents a substantial decrease in his pass-catching talent over last year's 3.3 rate.
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