The Saints are a 5.5-point favorite in this week's game, likely leading to a rushing game script.Opposing quarterbacks have averaged 32.8 pass attempts per game versus the Seattle Seahawks defense this year: 7th-least in football.Marquez Callaway has been among the most hard-handed receivers in the league, hauling in just 56.6% of passes thrown his way since the start of last season, grading out in the 9th percentile among wide receiversThe New Orleans Saints have gone no-huddle on a mere 2.3% of their plays outside the two-minute warning since the start of last season (2nd-least in the NFL). This slows down the pace, leading to less volume and stat accumulation.The New Orleans Saints have elected to go for it on 4th down just 14.3% of the time since the start of last season (2nd-least in the league), which generally means less offensive volume, less touchdown potential, and lower offensive metrics across the board.
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