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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.This year, the anemic Miami Dolphins defense has been gouged for a whopping 74.9% Adjusted Completion Rate to opposing teams: the 3rd-biggest rate in the NFL.The Dolphins pass defense has displayed weak efficiency this year, giving up 7.92 adjusted yards-per-target: the 8th-most in the NFL.
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