The Minnesota Vikings will have a new play-caller this year in head coach Kevin O'Connell, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to skew 4.4% more towards passing than it did last year (in a neutral context).THE BLITZ projects the Minnesota Vikings as the 6th-most pass-centric team in the NFL (in a neutral context) right now with a 64.8% pass rate.This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.Johnny Mundt has been among the best possession receivers in football among TEs, hauling in an impressive 83.3% of passes thrown his way this year, ranking in the 86th percentile.The Detroit Lions defense has surrendered the 4th-most receiving yards per game in football (59.0) vs. tight ends since the start of last season.
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