The Bengals are a 3-point favorite this week, likely leading to a rushing game script.Joe Mixon has been given 85.0% of his team's red zone rush attempts this year, putting him in the 96th percentile among running backs.The New Orleans Saints have stacked the box against opponents on just 13.5% of their plays since the start of last season, 9th-least in football. Choosing not to bring an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves pass defense at the expense of run-stopping.
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