The Patriots are a 3.5-point underdog in this game, which points towards a passing game script.The New England Patriots have called the 6th-least plays in the NFL this year, totaling a lowly 54.9 plays per game.Opposing squads have rushed for the 8th-least TDs in the NFL (0.64 per game) versus the Buffalo Bills defense this year.The New England Patriots have faced a stacked the box on 27.7% of their plays since the start of last season, most in football. Keeping an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.The Buffalo Bills have stacked the box vs. opponents on 19.5% of their plays since the start of last season, 9th-most in football. Keeping an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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