THE BLITZ projects this game to see the 2nd-lowest volume of plays run out of all the games this week at 117.4 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.The Baltimore Ravens offensive line ranks as the 7th-worst in football since the start of last season at blocking for the run game.Opposing teams have rushed for the least TDs in the league (0.47 per game) vs. the New England Patriots defense since the start of last season.The New England Patriots defensive tackles project as the 5th-best collection of DTs in football since the start of last season in regard to stopping the run.The New England Patriots have stacked the box vs. opponents on 19.9% of their plays since the start of last season, 7th-most in the NFL. Bringing an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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