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Given their underlying traits and matchup dynamics, the leading projections forecast the Patriots to pass on 56.4% of their opportunities: the 3rd-lowest frequency among all teams this week.The model projects the Patriots to call the 3rd-fewest total plays among all teams this week with 64.7 plays, based on their underlying strategic approach and game dynamics.The fewest plays in the league have been called by the New England Patriots this year (only 52.5 per game on average).Opposing QBs teams have been disinclined to rely on the passing game too much against the Texans, averaging the 8th-fewest attempts in the league (a lowly 28.9 per game) this year.DeMario Douglas has been used less as a potential pass-catcher this year (37.6% Route Participation% in games he has been on the field) than he did last year (68.7%).
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