The Saints are a huge 8.5-point underdog in this week's game, likely creating an extreme passing game script.THE BLITZ projects the Saints to call the 3rd-most plays on offense among all teams this week with 67.5 plays, given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.The weather report calls for 3-mph wind in this game. Low wind typically means higher pass volume, higher touchdown potential, and increased passing efficiency.Alvin Kamara has been heavily involved in his team's passing attack near the goal line, earning a Red Zone Target Share of 17.8% this year, which ranks in the 98th percentile among RBs.Alvin Kamara has accrued a colossal 8.0 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).
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