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 4.4% more towards passing than it did last year (in a neutral context).The Texans are a heavy 13.5-point underdog in this week's game, indicating an extreme passing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Houston Texans to be the least run-centric offense on the slate this week with a 30.9% run rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The Houston Texans have run the 6th-least plays in the NFL this year, totaling a mere 55.4 plays per game.This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency.
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