The Titans are a big 13.5-point underdog in this week's game, which points towards an extreme passing game script.Opposing teams have averaged 43.3 pass attempts per game versus the Kansas City Chiefs defense this year: most in the league.The Kansas City Chiefs have intercepted 0.49 throws per game this year, grading out as the 8th-worst defense in the league by this statThe Tennessee Titans have faced a stacked the box on 26.4% of their plays since the start of last season, 2nd-most in the NFL. Positioning an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.The Tennessee Titans have incorporated play action on 30.3% of their passing plays since the start of last season (7th-most in the NFL), making the defense think run and leading to much higher passing efficiency.
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