The Patriots are an enormous 8.5-point favorite in this week’s game, indicating an extreme rushing game script.
THE BLITZ projects Rhamondre Stevenson to accumulate 12.6 carries in this contest, on average, placing him in the 77th percentile among running backs.
The New England Patriots offensive line profiles as the 3rd-best in the league this year at run-game blocking.
Rhamondre Stevenson has rushed for quite a few more yards per game (72.0) this season than he did last season (47.0).
Opposing squads have run for the most yards in the NFL (168 per game) vs. the Chicago Bears defense this year.
Cons
THE BLITZ projects the New England Patriots to be the least run-centric team on the slate this week with a 46.5% run rate, accounting for their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
THE BLITZ projects the Patriots to call the least offensive plays among all teams this week with 62.0 plays, accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.
The New England Patriots have called the 8th-least plays in the NFL this year, totaling a lowly 55.7 plays per game.
The weather report calls for 3-mph wind in this game. Low wind generally means increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing efficiency.
THE BLITZ projects Rhamondre Stevenson to be a much smaller part of his team’s run game this week (43.1% projected Carry Share) than he has been this year (53.1% in games he has played).