The predictive model expects the Chargers to run the 7th-fewest total plays among all teams this week with 62.6 plays, given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.The 4th-smallest volume of plays in football have been run by the Los Angeles Chargers last year (only 55.5 per game on average).Los Angeles's passing stats last year may be artificially propped up a bit (and running stats decreased) in light of playing the 9th-most "low wind" (4-mph or less) games in the league. We ought to be able to count on some correction with windier conditions this week.In averaging a lowly 0.19 interceptions per game last year, Justin Herbert rates among the best quarterbacks in the NFL (90th percentile).The Kansas City Chiefs linebackers grade out as the 3rd-best unit in the league last year in covering pass-catchers.
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