Right now, the 2nd-most pass-oriented team in the league (68.3% adjusted for context) according to the projections is the Chiefs.The model projects the Chiefs offense to be the 7th-quickest paced team in football (adjusted for context) at the moment, averaging 27.02 seconds per snap.This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing efficiency.Samaje Perine has totaled a massive 1.0 air yards per game this year: 82nd percentile when it comes to running backs. (This might not seem like very many, but most RBs average negative air yards considering most of their targets come behind the line of scrimmage).The Chiefs offensive line profiles as the 5th-best in football this year in protecting the QB, which has a strong effect on all passing game metrics across the board.
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