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Five bold predictions as Patriots try to get second straight win

By Fran Brown

Patriots running back #38 Rhamondre Stevenson runs for a big gain after getting a block from #71 Mike Onwenu in the 4th.15 Patslions 100922 Bb
Patriots running back #38 Rhamondre Stevenson runs for a big gain after getting a block from #71 Mike Onwenu in the 4th.15 Patslions 100922 Bb /
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Patriots tight end #85 Hunter Henry gains yards after a catch in the 1st quarter. Lions cornerback Saivion Smith (background) was injured on the play and left the game by ambulance.05 Patslions 100922 Bb
Patriots tight end #85 Hunter Henry gains yards after a catch in the 1st quarter. Lions cornerback Saivion Smith (background) was injured on the play and left the game by ambulance.05 Patslions 100922 Bb /

Five bold predictions for the Patriots in week six

Hunter Henry scores a touchdown

Finally, we had a step in the right direction when it comes to Hunter Henry and the Patriots offense. After being seemingly invisible through the first four weeks, Henry was second on the team in targets (behind Jakobi Meyers) last week and was able to post season-highs in both receptions (four) and receiving yards (54). However, Henry has still yet to find the endzone, but that is partly the fault of the play calling. The Patriots had to settle for five Nick Folk field goals as their drives stalled in the red zone and not once did they allow Zappe to take a shot at the endzone. I think that will change as Zappe gets more comfortable and gains more trust from the staff.

Defensively, the Browns have been very stout against opposing tight ends this season, allowing only 14 receptions for 184 yards through five games. They are one of eight teams that has yet to allow a touchdown to a tight end but that changes Sunday. Last year, Henry caught two touchdowns in the week 10 matchup, and he gets at least one this week.

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