Our trusted projections expect the Saints to be the least pass-oriented team on the slate this week with a 56.8% pass rate, accounting for their underlying play style and matchup dynamics.Accounting for their underlying tendencies and game dynamics, the New Orleans Saints are forecasted by our trusted projection set to run only 61.8 offensive plays in this contest: the fewest on the slate this week.The model projects Derek Carr to throw 32.7 passes in this game, on balance: the fewest among all QBs.When it comes to pocket protection (and the significance it has on all pass attack stats), the O-line of the New Orleans Saints grades out as the worst in the NFL this year.When it comes to cornerbacks in defending pass-catchers, Kansas City's CB corps has been fantastic this year, ranking as the 4th-best in the league.
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