The predictive model expects the Patriots to be the 5th-most pass-oriented offense in the league near the goal line (adjusted for context) at the moment with a 60.1% red zone pass rate.Accounting for the game dynamics and the underlying tendencies of each team, this game is expected by the predictive model to see 136.5 plays on offense run: the most among all games this week.This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.While Stefon Diggs has accounted for 13.6% of his offense's red zone targets in games he has played this year, the predictive model expects him to be a much bigger part of New England's offense near the goal line in this week's contest at 25.6%.Stefon Diggs ranks in the 77th percentile when it comes to wide receivers this year with a whopping 28.1% of his offense's air yards accumulated.
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