The Patriots are a 3-point favorite in this week's contest, indicating a rushing game script.The New England Patriots have run the 3rd-least plays in football this year, totaling a lowly 53.9 plays per game.Mac Jones's passing accuracy has declined this season, with his Completion% decreasing from 67.9% to 64.7%.The Miami Dolphins defense has excelled when opposing pass-catchers have gotten into space, yielding an average of 4.53 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 5th-least in football.The New England Patriots offensive line has afforded their quarterback a mere 2.53 seconds before the pass (9th-worst in football since the start of last season), which has a harmful effect on all passing attack statistics across the board.
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