The projections expect the Patriots offensive strategy to tilt 2.4% more towards passing than it did last year (in a neutral context) with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels now calling the plays.The predictive model expects the New England Patriots to run the 10th-most offensive plays among all teams this week with 65.1 plays, accounting for their underlying traits and game dynamics.As it relates to air yards, Austin Hooper ranks in the towering 79th percentile among tight ends last year, averaging an astounding 24.0 per game.The Las Vegas Raiders defense has conceded the 8th-most adjusted receiving yards per game in the NFL (56.0) to tight ends last year.The Las Vegas Raiders pass defense has struggled when opposing tight ends have gotten into space, yielding an average of 5.42 yards-after-the-catch last year: the 6th-most in the league.
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