THE BLITZ projects the Las Vegas Raiders to be the 6th-least run-centric offense among all teams this week with a 36.5% run rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.THE BLITZ projects the Las Vegas Raiders as the 7th-slowest paced defense in the NFL (adjusted for context) right now, leading opposing offenses to average 28.72 seconds per snap.This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, higher pass volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing effectiveness.Derek Carr has been among the worst quarterbacks in the NFL at generating extra ground yardage, averaging a measly 0.79 yards-after-contact this year while grading out in the 17th percentile.The New Orleans Saints defensive ends rank as the 4th-best DE corps in football this year in regard to stopping the run.
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