THE BLITZ projects the New England Patriots offense as the 7th-fastest paced team in the league (adjusted for context) right now, averaging 27.53 seconds per snap.Hunter Henry has been among the most effective receivers in football among TEs, averaging a terrific 8.51 yards-per-target this year while ranking in the 78th percentile.Hunter Henry's skills in picking up extra yardage have gotten a boost this year, notching 5.40 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) compared to a mere 2.48 mark last year.The Indianapolis Colts linebackers project as the 7th-worst unit in the NFL this year in covering pass-catchers.The New England Patriots have gone up against a stacked the box on 27.7% of their plays since the start of last season, most in the league. Positioning an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.
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