The Dolphins are a 3.5-point underdog in this week's game, likely leading to a passing game script.Trent Sherfield has accumulated quite a few more air yards this season (28.0 per game) than he did last season (11.0 per game).Trent Sherfield's 17.9 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—a volume statistic that measures high-value offensive involvement) has been quite a bit higher this season than it was last season at 8.8.Trent Sherfield has been among the best possession receivers in the NFL, hauling in an impressive 78.4% of balls thrown his way this year, checking in at the 82nd percentile among wideouts.The Minnesota Vikings pass defense has surrendered the 8th-highest Completion% in the league (68.7%) vs. wideouts this year (68.7%).
|