The Saints are a big 8.5-point underdog this week, indicating an extreme passing game script.The weather forecast calls for 4-mph wind in this game. Low wind generally means higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and better passing effectiveness.Alvin Kamara has been a key part of his team's passing offense near the goal line, garnering a Red Zone Target Share of 17.9% this year, which places him in the 96th percentile among RBs.Alvin Kamara has notched a colossal 9.0 air yards per game this year: 99th percentile among running backs. (That may not sound like a lot, but most RBs have negative air yards because they are targeted behind the line of scrimmage).Alvin Kamara's 32.2 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—a volume metric that measures high-value offensive involvement) ranks among the best in the NFL: 99th percentile for RBs.
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