The Saints are a giant 8-point underdog this week, indicating an extreme passing game script.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 weather forecast calls for 2-mph wind in this game. Low wind usually means higher pass volume, and lower rush volume, higher TD potential, and increased passing effectiveness.The Chiefs defense boasts the 4th-best efficiency against opposing run games this year, surrendering just 3.72 adjusted yards-per-carry (YPC).As it relates to the safeties' role in run defense, Kansas City's group of safeties has been one of the most skilled this year, profiling as the 5th-best in football.
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