The Kansas City Chiefs will be forced to use backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert in this week's game, which generally means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.At a -3-point disadvantage, the Chiefs are underdogs in this game, implying more of an emphasis on throwing than their standard game plan.Based on their underlying traits and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the Kansas City Chiefs to pass on 66.0% of their plays: the 2nd-greatest rate among all teams this week.Accounting for their underlying strategic approach and game dynamics, the Kansas City Chiefs are expected by our trusted projection set to call 66.1 total plays in this game: the 8th-highest number on the slate this week.The Los Angeles Chargers defense has been a bit of pass funnel this year, enticing opposing quarterbacks to attempt the 8th-most passes in the NFL (37.6 per game) this year.
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