The model projects the New Orleans Saints to call the 2nd-most total plays among all teams this week with 68.9 plays, accounting for their underlying play style and game dynamics.This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing efficiency.While Marquez Valdes-Scantling has been responsible for 7.3% of his team's targets in games he has played this year, the model projects him to be a more integral piece of New Orleans's pass game this week at 17.0%.Marquez Valdes-Scantling's 9.2 adjusted yards per target this year reflects a substantial progression in his receiving ability over last year's 7.5 rate.Marquez Valdes-Scantling checks in as one of the best WRs in football at generating extra yardage, averaging an outstanding 6.62 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) since the start of last season while ranking in the 90th percentile.
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