A throwing game script is indicated by the Patriots being a -6.5-point underdog this week.The predictive model expects Ezekiel Elliott to notch 5.9 targets in this contest, on average, placing him in the 98th percentile when it comes to running backs.While Ezekiel Elliott has accounted for 9.5% of his offense's targets in games he has played this year, the predictive model expects him to be a much bigger part of New England's offense in this game at 19.0%.Ezekiel Elliott's receiving talent has been refined this season, averaging 2.6 adjusted receptions compared to a mere 1.1 last season.Ezekiel Elliott's 87.2% Adjusted Completion Rate this year indicates a remarkable gain in his pass-catching skills over last year's 72.6% mark.
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