LAC @ KC Week 2, 2022 Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs

LAC @ KC Week 2, 2022 Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs

LAC @ KC Week 2, 2022 Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs

THE BLITZ projects the Kansas City Chiefs as the 3rd-most pass-oriented team on the slate this week with a 63.6% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.

THE BLITZ projects the Chiefs to call the 8th-most offensive plays among all teams this week with 64.4 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.

The Kansas City Chiefs have played in the 2nd-most “bad weather” (rain, snow, or 15+ mph wind) games in the NFL since the start of last season, which ought to result in increased pass volume, reduced running volume, and improved offense effectiveness when facing better conditions this week.

The Kansas City Chiefs offensive line grades out as the 2nd-best in football since the start of last season in pass protection, which has a positive impact on all passing attack statistics across the board.

The Los Angeles Chargers cornerbacks profile as the 2nd-worst unit in football since the start of last season in covering pass-catchers.

The Chargers are a 4-point underdog in this week’s game, likely creating a passing game script.

THE BLITZ projects the Los Angeles Chargers as the 2nd-most pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 64.2% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.

THE BLITZ projects this game to see the 5th-largest volume of plays run on the slate this week at 128.3 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.

THE BLITZ projects Mike Williams to garner 9.1 targets this week, on average, ranking him in the 95th percentile among WRs.

Mike Williams has accrued a monstrous 86.0 air yards per game since the start of last season: 89th percentile among WRs.

THE BLITZ projects the Kansas City Chiefs as the 3rd-most pass-oriented team on the slate this week with a 63.6% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.

THE BLITZ projects the Chiefs to call the 8th-most offensive plays among all teams this week with 64.4 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.

The Kansas City Chiefs have played in the 2nd-most “bad weather” (rain, snow, or 15+ mph wind) games in the NFL since the start of last season, which ought to result in increased pass volume, reduced running volume, and improved offense effectiveness when facing better conditions this week.

THE BLITZ projects Travis Kelce to earn 9.3 targets in this week’s game, on average, putting him in the 100th percentile among tight ends.

The Kansas City Chiefs offensive line grades out as the 2nd-best in football since the start of last season in pass protection, which has a positive impact on all passing attack statistics across the board.

The Chiefs are a 4-point favorite in this week’s game, likely leading to a rushing game script.

THE BLITZ projects the Chiefs to call the 8th-most offensive plays among all teams this week with 64.4 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.

The Kansas City Chiefs O-line grades out as the 5th-best in the NFL since the start of last season at blocking for rushers.

The Los Angeles Chargers defensive ends project as the 6th-worst collection of DEs in the league since the start of last season when it comes to defending the run.

The Los Angeles Chargers have stacked the box versus opponents on just 13.8% of their plays since the start of last season, 10th-least in football. Choosing not to keep an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves pass defense at the expense of run-stopping.

THE BLITZ projects this game to see the 5th-largest volume of plays run on the slate this week at 128.3 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.

The Los Angeles Chargers have played in the 4th-most “low wind” (4-mph or less) games in the league since the start of last season, which ought to result in lower pass volume, higher running volume, and reduced passing attack results when facing windier conditions in this game.

THE BLITZ projects Austin Ekeler to notch 12.5 rush attempts in this week’s contest, on average, placing him in the 82nd percentile among RBs.

The Los Angeles Chargers offensive line grades out as the 10th-best in football since the start of last season at run-game blocking.

The Kansas City Chiefs safeties rank as the 32nd-worst group of safeties in football since the start of last season in regard to run defense.

The Chargers are a 4-point underdog in this week’s game, likely creating a passing game script.

THE BLITZ projects the Los Angeles Chargers as the 2nd-most pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 64.2% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.

THE BLITZ projects this game to see the 5th-largest volume of plays run on the slate this week at 128.3 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.

THE BLITZ projects Justin Herbert to attempt 40.0 passes in this game, on average: the 2nd-most of all QBs.

Justin Herbert has been among the top QBs in the NFL since the start of last season, averaging a terrific 285.0 yards per game while checking in at the 100th percentile.

THE BLITZ projects the Kansas City Chiefs as the 3rd-most pass-oriented team on the slate this week with a 63.6% pass rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.

THE BLITZ projects the Chiefs to call the 8th-most offensive plays among all teams this week with 64.4 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.

The Kansas City Chiefs have played in the 2nd-most “bad weather” (rain, snow, or 15+ mph wind) games in the NFL since the start of last season, which ought to result in increased pass volume, reduced running volume, and improved offense effectiveness when facing better conditions this week.

The Kansas City Chiefs offensive line grades out as the 2nd-best in football since the start of last season in pass protection, which has a positive impact on all passing attack statistics across the board.

The Chargers are a 4-point underdog in this week’s game, likely creating a passing game script.

THE BLITZ projects the Los Angeles Chargers as the 2nd-most pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 64.2% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.

THE BLITZ projects this game to see the 5th-largest volume of plays run on the slate this week at 128.3 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.

THE BLITZ projects Gerald Everett to accumulate 5.8 targets in this week’s game, on average, placing him in the 90th percentile among tight ends.

The Kansas City Chiefs linebackers profile as the 8th-worst unit in the NFL since the start of last season in covering receivers.

The Chiefs are a 4-point favorite in this week’s game, likely leading to a rushing game script.

Opposing offenses have passed for the 9th-least yards in the league (just 219.0 per game) versus the Los Angeles Chargers defense since the start of last season.

The Kansas City Chiefs have been faced with a stacked the box on a mere 9.3% of their plays since the start of last season, least in football. Bringing an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.

The Los Angeles Chargers have stacked the box versus opponents on just 13.8% of their plays since the start of last season, 10th-least in football. Choosing not to keep an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves pass defense at the expense of run-stopping.

The Kansas City Chiefs have gone no-huddle on a lowly 1.8% of their plays outside the two-minute warning since the start of last season (least in football). This deadens the pace, resulting in less volume and stat-padding.

The Los Angeles Chargers have played in the 4th-most “low wind” (4-mph or less) games in the league since the start of last season, which ought to result in lower pass volume, higher running volume, and reduced passing attack results when facing windier conditions in this game.

The Kansas City Chiefs cornerbacks profile as the 5th-best group of CBs in football since the start of last season in covering receivers.

The Kansas City Chiefs pass rush has gotten pressure on opposing QBs a mere 2.31 seconds after the snap (on average), ranking as the best in football since the start of last season.

The Kansas City Chiefs have stacked the box vs. opponents on just 11.8% of their plays since the start of last season, 7th-least in the league. Choosing not to bring an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves pass defense at the expense of run-stopping.

The Chiefs are a 4-point favorite in this week’s game, likely leading to a rushing game script.

The Los Angeles Chargers linebackers profile as the 5th-best unit in the NFL since the start of last season in pass coverage.

The Kansas City Chiefs have been faced with a stacked the box on a mere 9.3% of their plays since the start of last season, least in football. Bringing an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.

The Los Angeles Chargers have stacked the box versus opponents on just 13.8% of their plays since the start of last season, 10th-least in football. Choosing not to keep an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves pass defense at the expense of run-stopping.

The Kansas City Chiefs have gone no-huddle on a lowly 1.8% of their plays outside the two-minute warning since the start of last season (least in football). This deadens the pace, resulting in less volume and stat-padding.

THE BLITZ projects the Kansas City Chiefs as the 3rd-least run-heavy team among all teams this week with a 36.4% run rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.

The Kansas City Chiefs have played in the 2nd-most “bad weather” (rain, snow, or 15+ mph wind) games in the NFL since the start of last season, which ought to result in increased pass volume, reduced running volume, and improved offense effectiveness when facing better conditions this week.

THE BLITZ projects Clyde Edwards-Helaire to be a much smaller part of his team’s run game this week (40.6% projected Carry Share) than he has been since the start of last season (58.9% in games he has played).

Clyde Edwards-Helaire has been among the weakest running backs in football at grinding out extra ground yardage, averaging just 2.42 yards-after-contact since the start of last season while ranking in the 9th percentile.

The Kansas City Chiefs have gone no-huddle on a lowly 1.8% of their plays outside the two-minute warning since the start of last season (least in football). This deadens the pace, resulting in less volume and stat-padding.

The Chargers are a 4-point underdog in this week’s game, likely creating a passing game script.

THE BLITZ projects the Los Angeles Chargers to be the least run-heavy team among all teams this week with a 35.8% run rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.

The Los Angeles Chargers have gone up against a stacked the box on 18.4% of their plays since the start of last season, 9th-most in football. Bringing an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.

The Los Angeles Chargers have played in the 4th-most “low wind” (4-mph or less) games in the league since the start of last season, which ought to result in lower pass volume, higher running volume, and reduced passing attack results when facing windier conditions in this game.

The Kansas City Chiefs cornerbacks profile as the 5th-best group of CBs in football since the start of last season in covering receivers.

The Kansas City Chiefs pass rush has gotten pressure on opposing QBs a mere 2.31 seconds after the snap (on average), ranking as the best in football since the start of last season.

The Kansas City Chiefs have stacked the box vs. opponents on just 11.8% of their plays since the start of last season, 7th-least in the league. Choosing not to bring an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves pass defense at the expense of run-stopping.

The Chiefs are a 4-point favorite in this week’s game, likely leading to a rushing game script.

The Los Angeles Chargers defense has yielded the 6th-least receiving yards per game in the NFL (just 130.0) vs. wide receivers since the start of last season.

The Los Angeles Chargers pass defense has shown strong efficiency vs. WRs since the start of last season, conceding 7.81 yards-per-target to the position: the 10th-least in football.

The Kansas City Chiefs have been faced with a stacked the box on a mere 9.3% of their plays since the start of last season, least in football. Bringing an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.

The Los Angeles Chargers have stacked the box versus opponents on just 13.8% of their plays since the start of last season, 10th-least in football. Choosing not to keep an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves pass defense at the expense of run-stopping.

The Los Angeles Chargers have played in the 4th-most “low wind” (4-mph or less) games in the league since the start of last season, which ought to result in lower pass volume, higher running volume, and reduced passing attack results when facing windier conditions in this game.

The Kansas City Chiefs pass rush has gotten pressure on opposing QBs a mere 2.31 seconds after the snap (on average), ranking as the best in football since the start of last season.

The Kansas City Chiefs have stacked the box vs. opponents on just 11.8% of their plays since the start of last season, 7th-least in the league. Choosing not to bring an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves pass defense at the expense of run-stopping.