The New England Patriots will be rolling out backup QB Brian Hoyer this week, which typically means fewer pass attempts and more rushes.The Patriots are a huge 9.5-point underdog in this week's game, likely leading to an extreme passing game script.Nelson Agholor's ball-catching skills have been refined this year, with his Completion% jumping from 62.6% to 78.8%.The Green Bay Packers defense has gotten pressure on opposing quarterbacks 2.52 seconds after the snap (on average), grading out as the 8th-most sluggish in the league since the start of last season.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 league. Positioning an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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