With a 3-point advantage, the Eagles are favored in this game, implying more of a reliance on rushing than their typical approach.The model projects the Eagles to be the 8th-least pass-focused offense among all teams this week with a 54.9% pass rate, based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics.Since the start of last season, the formidable Saints defense has surrendered a feeble 69.8% Adjusted Completion Rate vs. opposing tight ends: the 5th-smallest rate in football.When it comes to safeties in covering pass-catchers, New Orleans's collection of safeties has been outstanding since the start of last season, grading out as the 5th-best in the NFL.
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