At a -7.5-point disadvantage, the Patriots are massive underdogs in this week's contest, implying much more of a reliance on moving the ball through the air than their usual approach.Given their underlying strategic approach and game dynamics, the New England Patriots are projected by the projections to run 65.5 total plays in this game: the 8th-highest number among all teams this week.In regards to air yards, Mike Gesicki grades out in the lofty 83rd percentile among tight ends this year, accumulating a massive 31.0 per game.Mike Gesicki's ball-catching skills have gotten better this year, with his Adjusted Completion% increasing from 66.3% to 75.6%.Mike Gesicki's 4.73 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) this year reflects a a meaningful progression in his efficiency in picking up extra yardage over last year's 3.1% rate.
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