A passing game script is implied by the Patriots being a -4.5-point underdog in this game.Based on the game dynamics and the underlying play styles of each team, this contest is expected by the predictive model to have 127.8 offensive plays called: the 5th-highest number on the slate this week.Demario Douglas has been less involved as a potential pass-catcher this season (76.9% Route Participation Rate in games he has been on the field) than he did last season (59.2%).Demario Douglas's receiving reliability have gotten better this season, with his Adjusted Completion Rate rising from 64.1% to 82.7%.The Texans safeties project as the 8th-worst collection of safeties in the NFL this year in covering receivers.
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