The New Orleans Saints will be starting backup QB Andy Dalton in this game, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rushing.THE BLITZ projects Andy Dalton to accrue 1.7 carries this week, on average: the 9th-least of all QBs.Andy Dalton's ground efficiency has declined this season, averaging just 5.06 yards-per-carry vs a 6.17 rate last season.Andy Dalton has been among the weakest QBs in the league at picking up extra ground yardage, averaging a mere 0.64 yards-after-contact this year while grading out in the 13th percentile.The New Orleans Saints have gone up against a stacked the box on 23.5% of their plays since the start of last season, 2nd-most in the league. Keeping an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.
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