The Patriots are a 3-point underdog in this week's game, indicating a passing game script.The New England Patriots O-line grades out as the 5th-best in football this year in protecting the quarterback, which has a strong impact on all air attack stats across the board.Kendrick Bourne has been among the most effective receivers in football, averaging an impressive 10.25 yards-per-target this year while checking in at the 78th percentile among wideouts.Kendrick Bourne's ability to grind out extra yardage has gotten better this season, notching 10.90 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) vs a mere 5.96 mark last season.The Cleveland Browns defense has surrendered the 6th-most receiving yards per game in the league (179.0) to wide receivers this year.
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