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With a 7.5-point advantage, the Packers are heavily favored this week, suggesting much more of an emphasis on rushing than their usual game plan.Accounting for their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the model projects the Packers to run on 47.4% of their plays: the 5th-highest rate on the slate this week.The weather report calls for 18-mph wind in this game. High wind generally means reduced pass volume (and higher run volume) and decreased passing efficiency.Jordan Love has been a more important option in his offense's run game this year (9.6% Carry Share in games he has played) than he was last year (3.9%).Jordan Love's 14.0 adjusted yards per game on the ground this year indicates a noteworthy improvement in his running skills over last year's 6.0 figure.
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