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The Indianapolis Colts will be forced to use backup QB Philip Rivers in this week's game, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushes.At a -13-point disadvantage, the Colts are enormous underdogs in this week's contest, suggesting much more of an emphasis on moving the ball through the air than their normal game plan.The Seattle Seahawks defense has been a well-known pass funnel this year, enticing opposing teams to attempt the 3rd-most passes in the league (39.0 per game) this year.While Michael Pittman has received 15.5% of his offense's red zone targets in games he has played this year, the leading projections forecast him to be a more important option in Indianapolis's passing offense near the end zone this week at 20.5%.Michael Pittman has been in the 79th percentile among wide receiver WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced statistic that examines high-value offensive involvement) with a remarkable 52.7 figure this year.
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