The Houston Texans will have a new play-caller this year in offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to skew 2.7% more towards passing than it did last year (context-neutralized).The Texans are a 3.5-point underdog in this week's game, likely leading to a passing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Houston Texans to be the 10th-least run-centric team among all teams this week with a 38.2% run rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.THE BLITZ projects the Houston Texans as the 8th-worst paced defense in football (adjusted for context) at the moment, with opposing offenses averaging 28.55 seconds per snap.This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency.
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