The Texans rank as the 6th-most pass-centric team in football (in a neutral context) last year with a 63.3% pass rate.Given the game dynamics and the underlying traits of each team, this game is expected by the model to have 132.1 plays on offense run: the 2nd-most among all games this week.The forecast calls for 1-mph wind in this game. Low wind usually means increased pass volume, and lower ground volume, increased TD potential, and better passing effectiveness.In this week's contest, Nico Collins is predicted by the model to secure a spot in the 97th percentile among wide receivers with 9.3 targets.Nico Collins's 65.5 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced metric that measures high-value offensive usage) grades out among the league leaders: 92nd percentile for wideouts.
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