THE BLITZ projects the Chiefs to run the 2nd-most total plays on the slate this week with 64.9 plays, given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.The Kansas City Chiefs have run the 6th-most plays in the NFL since the start of last season, averaging a monstrous 65.5 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 lead to higher pass volume, reduced running volume, and improved passing offense effectiveness when facing better conditions in this week's game.This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.Marquez Valdes-Scantling has accumulated a monstrous 81.0 air yards per game since the start of last season: 84th percentile among WRs.
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