The New England Patriots have a new play-caller this season in offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, and the model projects their pass/run mix to lean 4.4% more towards passing than it did last season (adjusted for context).The predictive model expects the New England Patriots to be the 7th-most pass-focused offense in football (in a neutral context) at the present time with a 62.7% pass rate.Still weather conditions (like the 3-mph wind being forecasted in this game) generally correlate with better passing efficiency, higher touchdown potential, higher pass volume, and reduced run volume.With an outstanding 76.9% Adjusted Completion% (92nd percentile) since the start of last season, DeMario Douglas places among the most reliable receivers in the NFL when it comes to WRs.The Dolphins pass defense has been gouged for the 2nd-highest Adjusted Completion% in football (69.8%) vs. wide receivers since the start of last season (69.8%).
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