A running game script is indicated by the Saints being a 5.5-point favorite in this game.Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 30.4 pass attempts per game against the Carolina Panthers defense this year: 2nd-fewest in football.As it relates to protecting the quarterback (and the ramifications it has on all air attack statistics), the offensive line of the Saints grades out as the 5th-worst in football this year.Chris Olave checks in as one of the most unreliable receivers in football, catching a measly 59.7% of passes thrown his way (adjusted for context) this year, grading out in the 24th percentile among WRsAs it relates to linebackers getting after the quarterback, Carolina's unit has been fantastic this year, grading out as the 4th-best in the NFL.
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