The Denver Broncos will be forced to use backup QB Jarrett Stidham in this contest, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts.The Los Angeles Chargers defense has been a notorious pass funnel this year, inducing opposing QBs to attempt the 9th-most passes in the NFL (37.7 per game) this year.The projections expect Samaje Perine to accumulate 3.5 targets in this contest, on balance, placing him in the 77th percentile among RBs.Samaje Perine's 17.6 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced stat that weighs high-value offensive usage) has been notably higher this season than it was last season at 12.2.The Denver offensive line profiles as the 3rd-best in the NFL this year in protecting the passer, which has a strong influence on all passing offense metrics across the board.
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