At a -6-point disadvantage, the Patriots are underdogs this week, implying more of an emphasis on passing than their standard game plan.This game will be played in a dome—meaning zero wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and increased passing effectiveness.This year, the deficient Cardinals pass defense has surrendered a colossal 68.9% Adjusted Completion Rate versus opposing wide receivers: the 5th-biggest rate in the NFL.This year, the feeble Cardinals defense has conceded the 7th-most yards-after-the-catch in football to opposing wideouts: a massive 4.51 YAC.As it relates to linebackers in covering pass-catchers, Arizona's group of LBs has been lousy this year, ranking as the 3rd-worst in the league.
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