The Denver Broncos boast a new play-caller this season in head coach Nathaniel Hackett, and THE BLITZ projects their pass/run mix to skew 3.2% more towards passing than it did last season (context-neutralized).This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing effectiveness.The Denver Broncos O-line grades out as the 10th-best in the NFL this year in protecting the quarterback, which has a strong effect on all passing attack stats across the board.The Indianapolis Colts defense has not been good when opposing pass-catchers have gotten into space, surrendering an average of 7.38 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 10th-most in football.The Indianapolis Colts linebackers grade out as the 3rd-worst collection of LBs in the NFL this year in covering pass-catchers.
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