A passing game script is implied by the Patriots being a -4.5-point underdog in this game.Based on the game dynamics and the underlying play styles of each team, this contest is expected by the predictive model to have 127.8 offensive plays called: the 5th-highest number on the slate this week.Austin Hooper has been much more involved in his offense's passing offense this season (11.2% Target Share in games he has been on the field) than he was last season (5.3%).After totaling 7.0 air yards per game last season, Austin Hooper has produced significantly more this season, now averaging 19.0 per game.With an impressive 6.50 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) (88th percentile) since the start of last season, Austin Hooper rates as one of the best pass-catching TEs in the NFL in the open field.
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