The New England Patriots will be forced to use backup QB Bailey Zappe in this week's contest, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts.The Patriots are a 3-point underdog in this week's game, indicating a passing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Patriots to call the least offensive plays on the slate this week with 63.0 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.The New England Patriots have run the 7th-least plays in the NFL this year, totaling a lowly 55.4 plays per game.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 close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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