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 tilt 4.7% more towards passing than it did last year (adjusted for context).THE BLITZ projects the Minnesota Vikings as the 4th-least run-centric team on the slate this week with a 35.9% run rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.THE BLITZ projects Kirk Cousins to notch 1.9 carries in this game, on average: the 5th-least of all QBs.Kirk Cousins's running efficiency has declined this year, averaging a measly 4.11 yards-per-carry vs a 6.61 figure last year.
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