Accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics, the model projects the Colts to pass on 48.9% of their plays: the 3rd-lowest frequency among all teams this week.The 2nd-lowest number of plays in the league have been called by the Colts this year (a mere 53.6 per game on average).The weather forecast calls for 1-mph wind in this game. Low wind generally means higher pass volume, and lower rush volume, higher touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency.Jonathan Taylor's possession skills have declined this season, with his Adjusted Catch Rate decreasing from 77.7% to 61.6%.As it relates to safeties in covering receivers, Denver's unit has been terrific this year, profiling as the 7th-best in football.
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