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The Patriots are a 3.5-point favorite in this week's contest, which points towards a running game script.Based on the game dynamics and the underlying approaches of each team, this game is predicted by the projections to see just 125.1 plays on offense called: the fewest on the slate this week.Opposing QBs teams have been hesitant to lean on the pass against the Los Angeles Chargers, averaging the 4th-fewest attempts in the NFL (a lowly 29.2 per game) this year.Opposing teams have completed passes at the 3rd-lowest level in the NFL against the Los Angeles Chargers defense this year (65.7% Adjusted Completion%).This year, the daunting Chargers defense has yielded a meager 0.94 passing touchdowns per game to opposing teams: the 3rd-lowest rate in the league.
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