THE BLITZ projects the Green Bay Packers as the 4th-most pass-oriented team in football (in a neutral context) right now with a 65.2% pass rate.The forecast calls for 4-mph wind in this game. Low wind generally means higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency.Randall Cobb has been among the most efficient pass-catchers in the NFL, averaging an impressive 9.84 yards-per-target since the start of last season while checking in at the 86th percentile among wide receivers.The Chicago Bears pass defense has displayed weak efficiency against wide receivers since the start of last season, giving up 8.57 yards-per-target to the position: the 10th-most in the NFL.The Chicago Bears pass defense has been vulnerable when opposing WRs have gotten into space, allowing an average of 4.85 yards-after-the-catch since the start of last season: the 7th-most in the league.
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