This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing effectiveness.Joe Mixon has been a key part of his team's pass game near the goal line, posting a Red Zone Target Share of 9.4% this year, which ranks in the 79th percentile among running backs.Joe Mixon's 19.9 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—a volume statistic that measures high-value offensive involvement) has been notably higher this season than it was last season at 14.0.The New Orleans Saints defense has surrendered the 10th-most TDs through the air in the league to running backs: 0.20 per game this year.The New Orleans Saints pass rush has gotten pressure on opposing QBs 2.55 seconds after the snap (on average), grading out as the 4th-worst in the NFL since the start of last season.
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