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The predictive model expects the New England Patriots offensive blueprint to skew 4.4% more towards the passing attack than it did last year (adjusted for context) with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels now calling the plays.The air attacks of both teams (as it relates to both volume and efficiency) figure to benefit from the still weather conditions (4-mph wind) being predicted in this game, while run volume may drop.The New England O-line profiles as the 6th-best in football this year in protecting the passer, which has a strong impact on all passing offense metrics across the board.DeMario Douglas's 9.7 adjusted yards per target this year indicates a significant gain in his pass-catching skills over last year's 7.6 figure.This year, the shaky Dolphins pass defense has surrendered a colossal 67.5% Adjusted Completion Rate vs. opposing wide receivers: the 5th-worst rate in the NFL.
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