The Jaguars may pass less in this game (and hand the ball off more) because they be rolling with backup quarterback Mac Jones.At a -14-point disadvantage, the Jaguars are heavy underdogs in this game, indicating much more of a focus on moving the ball through the air than their usual approach.The leading projections forecast the Jaguars as the 2nd-most pass-oriented team on the slate this week with a 64.0% pass rate, accounting for their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics.This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing efficiency.Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 39.3 pass attempts per game against the Lions defense this year: 2nd-most in the NFL.
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