The Packers are a giant 10.5-point underdog in this game, likely leading to an extreme passing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Green Bay Packers to be the 2nd-most pass-centric team on the slate this week with a 67.2% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The weather report calls for 4-mph wind in this game. Low wind generally means higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.Sammy Watkins's ball-catching skills have gotten better this season, with his Completion% jumping from 59.8% to 70.9%.Sammy Watkins's pass-catching effectiveness has gotten a boost this year, averaging 11.73 yards-per-target compared to a measly 8.47 rate last year.
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