At a -4-point disadvantage, the Saints are underdogs this week, indicating more of a focus on moving the ball through the air than their typical game plan.The predictive model expects the New Orleans Saints offense to be the 7th-slowest paced team in the NFL (in a neutral context) right now, averaging 29.28 seconds per play.This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.As it relates to the defensive tackles' role in stopping the run, Atlanta's collection of DTs has been one of the most skilled since the start of last season, profiling as the 8th-best in the NFL.
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