THE BLITZ projects the New Orleans Saints as the 9th-quickest paced defense in the NFL (adjusted for context) right now, causing opposing offenses to average 27.79 seconds per play.This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.Alvin Kamara has been an integral part of his team's passing offense near the goal line, garnering a Red Zone Target Share of 24.0% this year, which puts him in the 98th percentile among RBs.Alvin Kamara has compiled a monstrous 12.0 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 32.4 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—a volume stat that measures high-value offensive involvement) puts him in the company of the league leaders: 100th percentile for RBs.
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