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The Patriots are an enormous 7.5-point underdog this week, which points towards an extreme passing game script.The projections expect the Patriots to be the 8th-most pass-heavy team in the NFL (adjusted for context) at the present time with a 62.7% pass rate.The weatherman calls for 3-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means increased pass volume, and reduced run volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.The Patriots O-line profiles as the best in the NFL this year in protecting the QB, which has a strong influence on all passing game stats across the board.Since the start of last season, the anemic Bills defense has yielded the 5th-most yards-after-the-catch in the NFL to opposing offenses: a colossal 4.53 YAC.
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