Based on their underlying strategic approach and matchup dynamics, the predictive model expects the Saints to run on 40.4% of their plays: the 8th-lowest frequency on the slate this week.The passing attacks of both teams (as it relates to both volume and effectiveness) figure to benefit from the calm "weather" conditions (as in zero wind) inside this dome, while run volume may suffer.The predictive model expects Derek Carr to total 1.7 rush attempts in this week's game, on average: the 4th-fewest among all QBs.Derek Carr is more comfortable in the pocket and has accounted for a measly 3.3% of his team's rush attempts this year, placing him in the 11th percentile when it comes to QBs.With an atrocious rate of 3.0 adjusted rushing yards per game (8th percentile), Derek Carr places as one of the weakest rushing QBs in football this year.
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