The Patriots are a 3.5-point underdog in this week's contest, indicating a passing game script.The Patriots rank as the 9th-least run-centric team in the league (in a neutral context) since the start of last season with a 38.0% run rate.The New England Patriots have called the 3rd-least plays in football since the start of last season, totaling a mere 53.9 plays per game.Mac Jones's ground effectiveness (3.55 yards per carry) has been some of the worst in the league since the start of last season (9th percentile among QBs).The Philadelphia Eagles defensive ends rank as the 3rd-best collection of DEs in the NFL since the start of last season in regard to stopping the run.
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