The Saints are a huge 8.5-point underdog in this week's game, likely creating an extreme passing game script.The New Orleans Saints have called the least plays in the NFL this year, totaling a lowly 55.3 plays per game.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.Andy Dalton has picked up a mere 6.0 rushing yards per game this year, one of the smallest marks in the NFL among quarterbacks (25th percentile).Andy Dalton's running efficiency has declined this year, averaging a mere 3.77 yards-per-carry compared to a 6.17 mark last year.
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