The Bears are a giant 8.5-point underdog in this week's contest, likely leading to an extreme passing game script.The weatherman calls for 3-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and better passing effectiveness.Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 40.0 pass attempts per game vs. the New England Patriots defense this year: 8th-most in the NFL.Cole Kmet has been heavily involved in his team's passing attack near the goal line, garnering a Red Zone Target Share of 18.2% this year, which ranks him in the 86th percentile among TEs.The New England Patriots defense has allowed the most passing TDs in football to tight ends: 0.83 per game this year.
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