The predictive model expects the Patriots to be the 6th-least pass-oriented team on the slate this week with a 55.7% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The New England offensive line grades out as the 8th-worst in the league this year in protecting the quarterback, which has a negative impact on all passing attack stats across the board.Hunter Henry's 68.9% Adjusted Catch% this season conveys a remarkable diminishment in his pass-catching talent over last season's 72.5% mark.Hunter Henry's pass-catching effectiveness has tailed off this season, totaling just 7.13 adjusted yards-per-target compared to a 8.54 mark last season.Hunter Henry's ability to grind out extra yardage has declined this year, compiling just 3.22 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) vs a 4.85 mark last year.
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