THE BLITZ projects the Patriots to run the 2nd-least plays on offense among all teams this week with 57.8 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.The New England Patriots have run the 5th-least plays in football since the start of last season, averaging a lowly 60.6 plays per game.Opposing teams have rushed for the 6th-least touchdowns in the NFL (0.68 per game) against the Baltimore Ravens defense since the start of last season.The Baltimore Ravens defensive ends rank as the 6th-best collection of DEs in football since the start of last season with their run defense.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. Bringing an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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