Chargers @ Patriots Picks & Props

At the present time, the 8th-most pass-heavy team in football near the end zone (59.1% in a neutral context) according to the projections is the New England Patriots. The Patriots offensive line profiles as the 7th-best in the league this year in protecting the passer, which has a positive influence on all passing game statistics across the board.

The Chargers are a 3.5-point underdog this week, which points towards a passing game script. The model projects the Los Angeles Chargers as the 2nd-most pass-focused team on the slate this week with a 59.6% pass rate, based on their underlying play style and matchup dynamics. The leading projections forecast the Los Angeles Chargers to be the 8th-most pass-oriented offense in the NFL near the end zone (adjusted for context) right now with a 59.1% red zone pass rate. The Chargers have run the 4th-most plays in football this year, totaling a staggering 60.2 plays per game.