Minnesota @ Los Angeles Picks & Props

Given their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the projections expect the Los Angeles Chargers to pass on 61.8% of their plays: the 4th-greatest clip on the slate this week. The Chargers have been the 6th-most pass-centric offense in the NFL near the end zone (adjusted for context) this year with a 62.4% red zone pass rate. The 6th-most plays in the league have been called by the Los Angeles Chargers this year (a whopping 60.7 per game on average). Calm weather conditions (like the 0-mph wind being projected in this game) typically lead to increased passing effectiveness, higher TD potential, higher air attack volume, and reduced run volume.

The Minnesota Vikings may pass less in this week's contest (and call more rushes) as a result of being be forced to utilize backup quarterback Carson Wentz. A passing game script is indicated by the Vikings being a -3-point underdog in this game. Accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics, the model projects the Minnesota Vikings to pass on 61.2% of their opportunities: the 6th-greatest rate on the slate this week. The projections expect the Minnesota Vikings to be the most pass-centric offense in football near the end zone (adjusted for context) right now with a 64.4% red zone pass rate. Still weather conditions (like the 0-mph wind being called for in this game) generally prompt better passing efficiency, higher touchdown potential, higher air attack volume, and lower run volume.

Given their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the projections expect the Los Angeles Chargers to pass on 61.3% of their plays: the 5th-greatest clip on the slate this week. The Chargers have been the 6th-most pass-centric offense in the NFL near the end zone (adjusted for context) this year with a 61.0% red zone pass rate. The 6th-most plays in the league have been called by the Los Angeles Chargers this year (a whopping 60.7 per game on average). Calm weather conditions (like the 1-mph wind being projected in this game) typically lead to increased passing effectiveness, higher TD potential, higher air attack volume, and reduced run volume. Quentin Johnston has been a key part of his team's passing offense near the goal line, earning a Red Zone Target Share of 22.6% this year, which puts him in the 86th percentile among wideouts.

Given their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the projections expect the Los Angeles Chargers to pass on 61.8% of their plays: the 4th-greatest clip on the slate this week. The Chargers have been the 6th-most pass-centric offense in the NFL near the end zone (adjusted for context) this year with a 62.4% red zone pass rate. The 6th-most plays in the league have been called by the Los Angeles Chargers this year (a whopping 60.7 per game on average). Calm weather conditions (like the 0-mph wind being projected in this game) typically lead to increased passing effectiveness, higher TD potential, higher air attack volume, and reduced run volume. The leading projections forecast Justin Herbert to throw 36.6 passes this week, on average: the 6th-most out of all quarterbacks.

The Minnesota Vikings may pass less in this week's contest (and call more rushes) as a result of being be forced to utilize backup quarterback Carson Wentz. A passing game script is indicated by the Vikings being a -3-point underdog in this game. Accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics, the model projects the Minnesota Vikings to pass on 61.2% of their opportunities: the 6th-greatest rate on the slate this week. The projections expect the Minnesota Vikings to be the most pass-centric offense in football near the end zone (adjusted for context) right now with a 64.4% red zone pass rate. Still weather conditions (like the 0-mph wind being called for in this game) generally prompt better passing efficiency, higher touchdown potential, higher air attack volume, and lower run volume.

Given their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the projections expect the Los Angeles Chargers to pass on 61.8% of their plays: the 4th-greatest clip on the slate this week. The Chargers have been the 6th-most pass-centric offense in the NFL near the end zone (adjusted for context) this year with a 62.4% red zone pass rate. The 6th-most plays in the league have been called by the Los Angeles Chargers this year (a whopping 60.7 per game on average). Calm weather conditions (like the 0-mph wind being projected in this game) typically lead to increased passing effectiveness, higher TD potential, higher air attack volume, and reduced run volume. This year, the fierce Vikings run defense has surrendered a mere 0.67 rushing touchdowns per game to opposing squads: the 10th-smallest rate in the league.

The Minnesota Vikings may pass less in this week's contest (and call more rushes) as a result of being be forced to utilize backup quarterback Carson Wentz. A passing game script is indicated by the Vikings being a -3-point underdog in this game. Accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics, the model projects the Minnesota Vikings to pass on 61.2% of their opportunities: the 6th-greatest rate on the slate this week. The projections expect the Minnesota Vikings to be the most pass-centric offense in football near the end zone (adjusted for context) right now with a 64.4% red zone pass rate. Still weather conditions (like the 0-mph wind being called for in this game) generally prompt better passing efficiency, higher touchdown potential, higher air attack volume, and lower run volume.

Given their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the projections expect the Los Angeles Chargers to pass on 61.8% of their plays: the 4th-greatest clip on the slate this week. The Chargers have been the 6th-most pass-centric offense in the NFL near the end zone (adjusted for context) this year with a 62.4% red zone pass rate. The 6th-most plays in the league have been called by the Los Angeles Chargers this year (a whopping 60.7 per game on average). Calm weather conditions (like the 0-mph wind being projected in this game) typically lead to increased passing effectiveness, higher TD potential, higher air attack volume, and reduced run volume. This year, the fierce Vikings run defense has surrendered a mere 0.67 rushing touchdowns per game to opposing squads: the 10th-smallest rate in the league.

The Minnesota Vikings may pass less in this week's contest (and call more rushes) as a result of being be forced to utilize backup quarterback Carson Wentz. A passing game script is indicated by the Vikings being a -3-point underdog in this game. Accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics, the model projects the Minnesota Vikings to pass on 61.2% of their opportunities: the 6th-greatest rate on the slate this week. The projections expect the Minnesota Vikings to be the most pass-centric offense in football near the end zone (adjusted for context) right now with a 64.4% red zone pass rate. Still weather conditions (like the 0-mph wind being called for in this game) generally prompt better passing efficiency, higher touchdown potential, higher air attack volume, and lower run volume.