THE BLITZ projects the Dallas Cowboys as the 2nd-least pass-heavy team on the slate this week with a 56.9% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The Dallas Cowboys have played in the 2nd-most "low wind" (4-mph or less) games in the NFL since the start of last season, which ought to result in lower pass volume, increased running volume, and reduced offense efficiency when facing windier conditions this week.Michael Gallup has been among the most hard-handed receivers in football, hauling in a measly 60.3% of passes thrown his way since the start of last season, grading out in the 22nd percentile among wideoutsMichael Gallup has been among the bottom WRs in the league at grinding out extra yardage, averaging a lowly 3.34 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) since the start of last season while ranking in the 22nd percentile.The New York Giants pass defense has exhibited good efficiency versus wideouts since the start of last season, allowing 7.74 yards-per-target to the position: the 9th-least in the NFL.
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