THE BLITZ projects the Raiders to run the 7th-least total plays among all teams this week with 63.2 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing efficiency.Opposing teams have run for the 8th-least yards in football (just 108 per game) versus the New England Patriots defense this year.The New England Patriots safeties profile as the 5th-best collection of safeties in football this year with their run defense.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 football. Positioning an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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