Based on their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics, our trusted projections expect the Patriots to pass on 54.5% of their downs: the 6th-lowest frequency on the slate this week.While Austin Hooper has received 12.3% of his offense's targets in games he has played last year, our trusted projections expect him to be a much smaller piece of New England's passing offense in this week's contest at 6.8%.The New England offensive line grades out as the 2nd-worst in the league last year in protecting the quarterback, which has a negative impact on all pass game stats across the board.Last year, the imposing Raiders defense has allowed a paltry 74.1% Adjusted Completion Rate to opposing tight ends: the 10th-lowest rate in football.
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