The model projects the Patriots to be the 3rd-least pass-centric offense on the slate this week with a 50.4% pass rate, accounting for their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics.While Kendrick Bourne has garnered 19.1% of his team's targets in games he has played since the start of last season, the leading projections forecast him to be a less important option in New England's passing offense in this week's contest at 12.0%.When it comes to pocket protection (and the importance it has on all passing game statistics), the offensive line of the Patriots grades out as the 5th-worst in the league this year.The Houston Texans pass defense has surrendered the lowest Adjusted Completion% in the league (54.8%) to wide receivers this year (54.8%).
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