At a -3.5-point disadvantage, the Patriots are underdogs in this game, indicating more of a focus on moving the ball through the air than their normal game plan.The predictive model expects this game to see the 4th-largest volume of plays run out of all the games this week at 131.5 plays, given the traits of each team and game dynamics.The weather report calls for 4-mph wind in this game. Low wind usually means higher pass volume, and lower ground volume, higher TD potential, and better passing effectiveness.In totaling a measly 1.2 carries per game this year, Bailey Zappe slots in among the bottom QBs in football (15th percentile) as it relates to rushing usage.
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