The Houston Texans boast a new play-caller this year in offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to skew 4.0% more towards passing than it did last year (adjusted for context).The Texans are a 5.5-point underdog this week, which points towards a passing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Houston Texans as the 2nd-least run-centric offense among all teams this week with a 35.1% run rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The Houston Texans have called the 3rd-least plays in football since the start of last season, totaling a measly 56.6 plays per game.This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and increased passing effectiveness.
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