THE BLITZ projects the Chiefs to call the 8th-most plays on offense on the slate this week with 64.4 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.The Kansas City Chiefs have run the 3rd-most plays in the NFL since the start of last season, averaging a whopping 65.6 plays per game.The Kansas City Chiefs have played in the 2nd-most "bad weather" (rain, snow, or 15+ mph wind) games in football since the start of last season, which ought to result in higher pass volume, reduced running volume, and improved passing offense results when facing better conditions in this game.THE BLITZ projects JuJu Smith-Schuster to be much more involved in his team's pass game near the goal line this week (15.6% projected Red Zone Target Share) than he has been since the start of last season (3.0% in games he has played).The Kansas City Chiefs O-line profiles as the 2nd-best in football since the start of last season in protecting the quarterback, which has a strong impact on all passing offense metrics across the board.
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