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.THE BLITZ projects Darnell Mooney to notch 7.2 targets in this week's game, on average, ranking him in the 81st percentile among wide receivers.Darnell Mooney's 72.3 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—a volume statistic that measures high-value offensive involvement) has been notably higher this season than it was last season at 62.2.
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