The Houston Texans will have a new play-caller this season in offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to tilt 3.1% more towards passing than it did last season (in a neutral context).The Texans are a 3-point underdog in this week's contest, indicating a passing game script.This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and better passing effectiveness.Nico Collins's 45.8 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—a volume metric that measures high-value offensive involvement) has been quite a bit better this year than it was last year at 34.7.Nico Collins's receiving performance has been refined this season, totaling 3.4 yards per game vs a mere 2.3 last season.
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