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.Jared Goff has been among the leading touchdown passers in football this year, averaging an impressive 2.75 per game while ranking in the 100th percentile.The New England Patriots defense has given up the 5th-most touchdowns through the air in football: 2.00 per game this year.The New England Patriots defense has gotten pressure on opposing quarterbacks 2.52 seconds after the snap (on average), grading out as the 8th-slowest in the league since the start of last season.
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