Right now, the 4th-most pass-heavy team in football near the end zone (61.5% adjusted for context) according to the model is the Vikings.Accounting for the game dynamics and the underlying approaches of each team, this game is forecasted by the predictive model to see 132.8 offensive plays run: the highest number among all games this week.The weather forecast calls for 1-mph wind in this game. Low wind usually means higher pass volume, and lower ground volume, higher TD potential, and better passing efficiency.With a stellar rate of 2.06 per game (90th percentile), Sam Darnold places among the best TD throwers in the league this year.The Rams defense has been torched for the most passing touchdowns in football: 1.65 per game this year.
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