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.THE BLITZ projects Rhamondre Stevenson to notch 3.3 targets in this contest, on average, putting him in the 76th percentile among RBs.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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