This week's line indicates a rushing game script for the Patriots, who are favored by 4.5 points.Given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the New England Patriots to pass on 53.8% of their plays: the 7th-lowest rate among all teams this week.Ezekiel Elliott's 28.0% Route% this season marks a noteable diminishment in his passing attack volume over last season's 44.1% figure.The Patriots O-line ranks as the 10th-worst in the NFL this year in protecting the quarterback, which has a harmful effect on all air attack statistics across the board.The Giants defense has yielded the 4th-fewest adjusted receiving yards per game in football (just 24.0) vs. RBs this year.
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