The Indianapolis Colts will be forced to use backup QB Sam Ehlinger this week, which generally means fewer pass attempts and more rushes.The Colts are a 4.5-point underdog in this week's contest, which points towards a passing game script.The Indianapolis Colts offense has played at the 9th-fastest pace in football (in a neutral context) this year, averaging 27.27 seconds per snap.Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 39.1 pass attempts per game against the New England Patriots defense this year: 4th-most in football.THE BLITZ projects Deon Jackson to total 4.1 targets in this week's contest, on average, ranking in the 88th percentile among running backs.
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