The model projects this game to have the most plays run on the slate this week at 135.5 plays, given the traits of each team and game dynamics.The Saints defense has been something of pass funnel since the start of last season, leading opposing QBs to attempt the 10th-most passes in the NFL (33.8 per game) since the start of last season.Ty Johnson has totaled a staggering 11.0 air yards per game since the start of last season: 99th percentile among RBs. (This may not sound very overwhelming, but most RBs have negative air yards because they are often targeted behind the line of scrimmage).As it relates to protecting the passer (and the positive impact it has on all passing game statistics), the offensive line of the Buffalo Bills ranks as the 6th-best in football since the start of last season.With a remarkable 10.9 adjusted yards per target (95th percentile) since the start of last season, Ty Johnson places as one of the best pass-catching running backs in the league.
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