This game's spread implies an extreme passing game script for the Patriots, who are enormous -9-point underdogs.The weatherman calls for 3-mph wind in this game. Low wind generally means increased pass volume, and lower ground volume, increased TD potential, and increased passing effectiveness.Last year, the porous Cincinnati Bengals defense has allowed a monstrous 71.6% Adjusted Completion Rate to opposing teams: the 9th-biggest rate in the league.The Bengals safeties grade out as the worst safety corps in the NFL last year in covering pass-catchers.
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