At a -14-point disadvantage, the Patriots are enormous underdogs in this week's game, implying much more of an emphasis on passing than their usual approach.Based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the New England Patriots to run on 40.0% of their downs: the 10th-lowest rate on the slate this week.Given their underlying strategic approach and game dynamics, the New England Patriots are forecasted by our trusted projection set to call only 62.4 total plays in this contest: the 3rd-lowest number on the slate this week.Still weather conditions (like the 3-mph wind being projected in this game) typically lead to increased passing effectiveness, increased TD potential, increased air volume, and lower rush volume.
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