The projections expect the Patriots offensive strategy to tilt 2.4% more towards passing than it did last year (in a neutral context) with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels now calling the plays.The predictive model expects the New England Patriots to run the 10th-most offensive plays among all teams this week with 65.1 plays, accounting for their underlying traits and game dynamics.Demario Douglas profiles as one of the best possession receivers in football, catching a terrific 78.6% of balls thrown his way (adjusted for context) last year, checking in at the 94th percentile among wideouts.Demario Douglas has been one of the best wide receivers in football at picking up extra yardage, averaging a stellar 5.32 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) last year while ranking in the 79th percentile.The Las Vegas Raiders cornerbacks rank as the worst collection of CBs in the NFL last year in defending receivers.
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