The Rams are a 3.5-point underdog this week, likely creating a passing game script.The leading projections forecast the Los Angeles Rams as the 4th-least run-centric team on the slate this week with a 36.4% run rate, based on their underlying traits and matchup dynamics.The passing offenses of both teams (in terms of both volume and efficiency) ought to benefit from the calm weather conditions (0-mph wind) being projected in this game, while rush volume may go down.This week, Matthew Stafford is forecasted by the projection model to earn the 5th-fewest carries out of all QBs with 2.2. Matthew Stafford has been among the weakest QBs in the league at generating extra running yardage, averaging a mere 0.40 yards-after-contact this year while ranking in the 9th percentile.
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