Based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, our trusted projections expect the New England Patriots to pass on 53.8% of their chances: the 6th-lowest frequency among all teams this week.Accounting for the game dynamics and the underlying traits of each team, this contest is expected by our trusted projection set to see just 126.7 total plays called: the 5th-lowest number among all games this week.The 6th-lowest number of plays in the NFL have been called by the New England Patriots since the start of last season (just 56.4 per game on average).The model projects Jacoby Brissett to throw 32.0 passes this week, on balance: the 7th-fewest among all quarterbacks.When talking about pass protection (and the ramifications it has on all passing attack metrics), the offensive line of the Patriots grades out as the 5th-worst in the league since the start of last season.
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