The predictive model expects the Los Angeles Chargers offensive approach to tilt 2.1% more towards the ground game than it did last season (adjusted for context) with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore now calling the plays.With a 4.5-point advantage, the Chargers are favored in this week's game, implying more of an emphasis on running than their typical game plan.The New England Patriots pass defense has performed very well when opposing WRs have gotten into space, yielding an average of 3.64 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 9th-fewest in the NFL.
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