With a 5.5-point advantage, the Bengals are favored in this game, implying more of a reliance on rushing than their typical approach.Windy weather conditions (like the 12-mph being projected in this game) usually mean decreased passing effectiveness, lower air attack volume, and increased ground volume.Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 33.1 pass attempts per game vs. the Browns defense this year: 6th-fewest in the NFL.When it comes to air yards, Joe Mixon ranks in the lowly 4th percentile among RBs this year, totaling just -8.0 per game.Joe Mixon's 14.2 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced metric that calculates high-value offensive usage) has been significantly lower this year than it was last year at 21.4.
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