The model projects the Patriots as the 11th-least pass-oriented offense on the slate this week with a 55.4% pass rate, accounting for their underlying play style and matchup dynamics.The leading projections forecast this game to see the 2nd-lowest volume of plays run on the slate this week at 125.6 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.The New England Patriots have run the 10th-fewest plays in football this year, averaging just 55.7 plays per game.Opposing teams teams have been unwilling to rely on the passing game too much against the Jets, averaging the 10th-fewest attempts in the NFL (a measly 30.7 per game) this year.Antonio Gibson has run fewer routes this season (24.5% Route Participation% in games he has been on the field) than he did last season (45.5%).
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