The Patriots are a big 8.5-point underdog in this game, likely leading to an extreme passing game script.THE BLITZ projects the New England Patriots to be the 6th-least run-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 36.3% run rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.Mac Jones's ground effectiveness (3.64 yards per carry) has been some of the worst in the NFL this year (10th percentile among QBs).Opposing teams have run for the 4th-least yards in the NFL (just 96 per game) vs. the Buffalo Bills defense this year.The New England Patriots have been faced with a stacked the box on 27.7% of their plays since the start of last season, most in the NFL. Keeping an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.
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