With a 7-point advantage, the Patriots are a huge favorite in this game, suggesting much more of an emphasis on running than their typical game plan.Austin Hooper's 11.0% Target Share this year marks a significant improvement in his passing game workload over last year's 5.3% figure.After accumulating 7.0 air yards per game last year, Austin Hooper has produced significantly more this year, currently boasting 19.0 per game.Austin Hooper's talent in generating extra yardage have gotten better this year, notching 6.83 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) vs just 5.68 figure last year.The New York Jets pass defense has struggled when opposing tight ends have gotten into space, conceding an average of 5.82 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 4th-most in the league.
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