Pete Collins

Play action is the engine of Seattle’s offense. They’re 2nd in run + PA rate (62.8%) and No. 1 in EPA on PA, and it shows. Darnold led the NFL in play-action EPA (+58.8), was 2nd in PA yards (1,560), and completed 80% of PA throws in the red zone with 9 TDs. Take it away, and the whole thing sputters: -27 EPA (23rd), deep ball rate falls off a cliff to 7.2% (29th), and the offense loses its bite. If the Pats can limit the run, the play-action threat lowers.

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