The forecast calls for 4-mph wind in this game. Low wind generally means higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing effectiveness.The San Francisco 49ers O-line ranks as the 10th-best in the NFL this year in protecting the passer, which has a strong effect on all passing offense statistics across the board.The New Orleans Saints defense has given up the 10th-most passing TDs in the NFL to wideouts: 0.91 per game this year.The New Orleans Saints cornerbacks rank as the worst group of CBs in the NFL this year in covering receivers.The New Orleans Saints pass rush has gotten pressure on opposing quarterbacks 2.55 seconds after the snap (on average), grading out as the 3rd-worst in the NFL since the start of last season.
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