The predictive model expects the Patriots to be the 6th-least pass-oriented team on the slate this week with a 55.7% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.Juju Smith-Schuster's 47.3% Route Participation% this year conveys a remarkable drop-off in his pass attack workload over last year's 81.2% figure.The New England offensive line grades out as the 8th-worst in the league this year in protecting the quarterback, which has a negative impact on all passing attack stats across the board.Juju Smith-Schuster's receiving skills have diminished this year, notching just 2.6 adjusted catches compared to 4.9 last year.Juju Smith-Schuster's sure-handedness have diminished this year, with his Adjusted Catch% shrinking from 80.5% to 63.3%.
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