This game's spread indicates a passing game script for the Saints, who are -3.5-point underdogs.The predictive model expects the Saints as the 9th-most pass-oriented team on the slate this week with a 58.2% pass rate, accounting for their underlying traits and matchup dynamics.Given the game dynamics and the underlying tendencies of each team, this contest is forecasted by our trusted projection set to see 136.5 plays on offense run: the highest number on the slate this week.The Saints have run the 2nd-most plays in the league this year, totaling a staggering 63.6 plays per game.The passing attacks of both teams (including both volume and effectiveness) stand to benefit from the calm "weather" conditions (meaning no wind) inside this dome, while ground volume may go down.
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