Pros
- The Patriots are a 3-point favorite this week, indicating a rushing game script.
- THE BLITZ projects the New England Patriots as the 6th-most run-oriented offense on the slate this week with a 46.0% run rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
- THE BLITZ projects Rhamondre Stevenson to garner 17.0 carries this week, on average, ranking him in the 89th percentile among RBs.
- Rhamondre Stevenson has been a much bigger part of his offense’s run game this season (54.8% Carry Share in games he has played) than he was last season (34.9%).
- Rhamondre Stevenson has run for quite a few more yards per game (67.0) this season than he did last season (47.0).
Cons
- THE BLITZ projects the Patriots to call the 10th-least plays on offense on the slate this week with 63.7 plays, based on their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
- The New England Patriots have called the 6th-least plays in football this year, totaling a measly 53.6 plays per game.
- The weather forecast calls for 1-mph wind in this game. Low wind generally means increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and increased passing effectiveness.
- The New York Jets defense owns the 3rd-best efficiency against opposing rushing attacks this year, surrendering just 4.01 yards-per-carry.
- The New York Jets linebackers grade out as the 10th-best group of LBs in the league this year when it comes to defending the run.
Projection
THE BLITZ
78
Rushing Yards