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.At the present time, the least pass-focused offense in football near the goal line (44.4% context-neutralized) according to the model is the Eagles.Since the start of last season, the stout Saints defense has yielded a measly 63.3% Adjusted Completion Rate to opposing QBs: the 2nd-lowest rate in the NFL.The Saints defense has surrendered the 9th-fewest touchdowns through the air in football: 1.21 per game since the start of last season.
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