THE BLITZ projects the Cincinnati Bengals to be the 5th-most pass-heavy team on the slate this week with a 62.8% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing effectiveness.Samaje Perine has compiled a monstrous 6.0 air yards per game this year: 90th percentile among RBs. (That may not sound like a lot, but most RBs have negative air yards because they are targeted behind the line of scrimmage).Samaje Perine has compiled significantly more receiving yards per game (19.0) this year than he did last year (11.0).Samaje Perine's pass-catching efficiency has been refined this season, totaling 7.89 yards-per-target vs a mere 6.68 figure last season.
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