The Patriots are a 3.5-point underdog in this game, which points towards a passing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Patriots to run the 9th-most offensive plays among all teams this week with 66.1 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.DeVante Parker's receiving reliability have improved this season, with his Completion% rising from 55.9% to 62.7%.The Buffalo Bills defense has given up the 5th-most TDs through the air in the NFL to wideouts: 1.09 per game this year.The New England Patriots have faced a stacked the box on 27.7% of their plays since the start of last season, most in football. Keeping an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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