THE BLITZ projects the New England Patriots offense as the 7th-fastest paced team in the league (adjusted for context) right now, averaging 27.53 seconds per snap.Opposing quarterbacks have completed passes at the 7th-highest level in football versus the Indianapolis Colts defense this year (73.5%).The Indianapolis Colts defense has struggled when opposing pass-catchers have gotten into space, surrendering an average of 6.80 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 4th-most in football.The Indianapolis Colts linebackers project as the 7th-worst unit in the NFL this year in covering pass-catchers.The New England Patriots have gone up against a stacked the box on 27.7% of their plays since the start of last season, most in the league. Positioning an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.
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