THE BLITZ projects the Cincinnati Bengals to be the 5th-most pass-heavy team on the slate this week with a 62.8% pass rate, given their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.This game will be played in a dome—which means zero wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and better passing effectiveness.Tyler Boyd has put up significantly more air yards this season (47.0 per game) than he did last season (42.0 per game).Tyler Boyd's talent in picking up extra yardage have gotten better this year, notching 7.60 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) compared to just 5.34 rate last year.The New Orleans Saints pass defense has allowed the 10th-highest Completion% in football (67.8%) to WRs this year (67.8%).
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