The Lions are a 3-point underdog in this week's contest, likely leading to a passing game script.The Detroit Lions offense has played at the 7th-quickest pace in the league (adjusted for context) this year, averaging 26.63 seconds per snap.Jamaal Williams has totaled a colossal 6.0 air yards per game this year: 88th percentile among running backs. (That may not sound like a lot, but most RBs have negative air yards because they are targeted behind the line of scrimmage).The New England Patriots defense has surrendered the 7th-most receiving yards per game in the league (41.0) to running backs this year.The New England Patriots pass defense has exhibited poor efficiency versus RBs since the start of last season, surrendering 7.03 yards-per-target to the position: the 2nd-most in the NFL.
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