The pass games of both teams (in terms of both volume and efficiency) figure to benefit from the calm "weather" conditions (meaning zero wind) inside this dome, while ground volume may fall-off.Jonathan Taylor's running efficiency has diminished this year, averaging a measly 3.46 adjusted yards-per-carry compared to a 4.53 rate last year.This year, the imposing Saints run defense has conceded a feeble 96.0 adjusted rushing yards per game to opposing teams: the 10th-best in the league.As it relates to the linebackers' role in stopping the run, New Orleans's LB corps has been exceptional this year, projecting as the 2nd-best in the league.
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