The Patriots are a giant 7-point underdog this week, which points towards an extreme passing game script.The model projects the New England Patriots as the 7th-most pass-heavy team on the slate this week with a 62.6% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.The projections expect this game to see the highest volume of plays run on the slate this week at 135.6 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing effectiveness.Mike Gesicki has notched a monstrous 31.0 air yards per game since the start of last season: 85th percentile when it comes to tight ends.
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