With a 5.5-point advantage, the Chiefs are favored in this week's contest, implying more of a reliance on rushing than their normal game plan.Given the game dynamics and the underlying traits of each team, this game is projected by the model to have 133.2 total plays run: the 2nd-highest number on the slate this week.In regards to run-blocking (and the influence it has on all run game statistics), the offensive line of the Chiefs grades out as the best in the league last year.Patrick Mahomes has rushed for significantly more yards per game (31.0) this year than he did last year (21.0).Patrick Mahomes's 8.77 adjusted yards per carry (YPC) this year shows a a noteable growth in his rushing proficiency over last year's 7.01 mark.
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