The Patriots are a 3-point underdog in this week's contest, likely creating a passing game script.Opposing QBs have averaged 35.8 pass attempts per game against the Miami Dolphins defense since the start of last season: 10th-most in the league.Rhamondre Stevenson has been among the most efficient pass-catchers in the league among RBs, averaging an impressive 7.26 yards-per-target since the start of last season while ranking in the 78th percentile.Rhamondre Stevenson has been among the best RBs in football at grinding out extra yardage, averaging a terrific 9.93 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) since the start of last season while checking in at the 93rd percentile.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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