Based on their underlying play style and matchup dynamics, our trusted projections expect the New England Patriots to pass on 55.4% of their opportunities: the 8th-lowest clip among all teams this week.Kendrick Bourne's 24.5 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced metric that weighs high-value offensive volume) has been quite a bit worse this season than it was last season at 50.5.In regards to pass protection (and the effect it has on all pass game statistics), the O-line of the Patriots grades out as the 2nd-worst in the league this year.Kendrick Bourne's receiving skills have declined this season, notching a mere 2.3 adjusted catches vs 4.6 last season.The Indianapolis cornerbacks profile as the 4th-best collection of CBs in the league this year in pass coverage.
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