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The Patriots are a 3.5-point favorite in this week's contest, which points towards a running game script.The leading projections forecast the Patriots as the 4th-least pass-oriented team among all teams this week with a 55.6% pass rate, based on their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics.Based on the game dynamics and the underlying approaches of each team, this game is predicted by the projections to see just 125.1 plays on offense called: the fewest on the slate this week.Opposing QBs teams have been hesitant to lean on the pass against the Los Angeles Chargers, averaging the 4th-fewest attempts in the NFL (a lowly 29.2 per game) this year.The Los Angeles Chargers pass defense has allowed the 2nd-lowest Adjusted Completion% in the NFL (74.9%) vs. running backs this year (74.9%).
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