This game's spread implies an extreme passing game script for the Patriots, who are enormous -9-point underdogs.The weatherman calls for 3-mph wind in this game. Low wind generally means increased pass volume, and lower ground volume, increased TD potential, and increased passing effectiveness.The Bengals defense has been gouged for the 2nd-most adjusted receiving yards per game in the NFL (174.0) versus wide receivers last year.The Bengals pass defense has displayed poor efficiency versus wide receivers last year, giving up 10.25 adjusted yards-per-target to the position: the most in the NFL.The Bengals safeties grade out as the worst safety corps in the NFL last year in covering pass-catchers.
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