The Patriots are an enormous 7.5-point underdog this week, which points towards an extreme passing game script.The projections expect the Patriots to be the 8th-most pass-heavy team in the NFL (adjusted for context) at the present time with a 62.7% pass rate.The weatherman calls for 3-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means increased pass volume, and reduced run volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.In this week's game, Stefon Diggs is projected by the projection model to land in the 83rd percentile when it comes to wide receivers with 7.5 targets.The Patriots O-line profiles as the best in the NFL this year in protecting the QB, which has a strong influence on all passing game stats across the board.
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