THE BLITZ projects the Kansas City Chiefs as the 2nd-least run-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 32.5% run rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.This game will be played in a dome—meaning zero wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing efficiency.Patrick Mahomes's rushing effectiveness has tailed off this year, compiling just 6.65 yards-per-carry vs a 7.45 figure last year.The Las Vegas Raiders defensive ends grade out as the 4th-best unit in the NFL this year with their run defense.The Las Vegas Raiders have stacked the box versus opponents on 21.7% of their plays since the start of last season, 4th-most in the NFL. Positioning an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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