The Jets are a huge 10.5-point underdog in this week’s contest, which points towards an extreme passing game script.
THE BLITZ projects this game to see the 4th-largest volume of plays run out of all the games this week at 132.8 plays, accounting for the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
Opposing QBs have averaged 38.1 pass attempts per game versus the New England Patriots defense this year: 6th-most in the league.
THE BLITZ projects Tyler Conklin to garner 5.4 targets in this week’s contest, on average, ranking in the 85th percentile among TEs.
Tyler Conklin has been among the top tight ends in the pass game this year, averaging a stellar 36.0 yards per game while checking in at the 84th percentile.
Cons
The weather forecast calls for 18-mph wind in this game. High wind typically means reduced pass volume (and higher run volume) and decreased passing efficiency.
The New York Jets offensive line ranks as the 4th-worst in the NFL this year in protecting the QB, which has a harmful impact on all pass game metrics across the board.
The New England Patriots defense has conceded the 9th-least receiving yards per game in football (just 40.0) versus TEs this year.
The New England Patriots pass defense has conceded the 4th-lowest Completion% in football (62.6%) to TEs this year (62.6%).
The New England Patriots pass defense has displayed good efficiency versus tight ends this year, conceding 6.74 yards-per-target to the position: the 8th-least in the NFL.