The New England Patriots will be forced to use backup quarterback Bailey Zappe in this week's game, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.Opposing offenses have averaged 40.2 pass attempts per game versus the Detroit Lions defense this year: 7th-most in the NFL.The New England Patriots offensive line ranks as the 5th-best in football this year in protecting the passer, which has a strong impact on all pass attack stats across the board.Damien Harris has been among the most reliable receivers in the league among running backs, catching an impressive 90.1% of passes thrown his way this year, checking in at the 83rd percentile.Damien Harris's skills in generating extra yardage have gotten a boost this year, notching 11.14 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) vs just 4.67 mark last year.
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