Washington @ New Orleans props

The Saints will be forced to utilize backup quarterback Jake Haener in this week's contest, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts. This game's spread implies an extreme throwing game script for the Saints, who are big -7.5-point underdogs. Based on the game dynamics and the underlying traits of each team, this contest is expected by the projection model to have 136.5 total plays called: the 2nd-most among all games this week. The pass games of both teams (as it relates to both volume and efficiency) ought to benefit from the still "weather" conditions (meaning no wind) inside this dome, while rush volume may go down. While Marquez Valdes-Scantling has garnered 9.3% of his offense's targets in games he has played this year, the projections expect him to be much more involved in New Orleans's passing offense in this contest at 18.8%.

Our trusted projections expect this game to see the 2nd-largest volume of plays run among all games this week at 136.5 plays, accounting for the play styles of each team and game dynamics. The 9th-highest number of plays in the NFL have been run by the Washington Commanders this year (a colossal 59.3 per game on average). The air attacks of both teams (in terms of both volume and efficiency) figure to benefit from the calm "weather" conditions (meaning zero wind) inside this dome, while rush volume may suffer. The New Orleans Saints defense has been a bit of pass funnel this year, enticing opposing offenses to attempt the 5th-most passes in the NFL (37.2 per game) this year. Zach Ertz grades out as one of the leading tight ends in the pass game this year, averaging an impressive 4.1 adjusted receptions per game while grading out in the 84th percentile.

Our trusted projections expect this game to see the 2nd-largest volume of plays run among all games this week at 136.5 plays, accounting for the play styles of each team and game dynamics. The 9th-highest number of plays in the NFL have been run by the Washington Commanders this year (a colossal 59.3 per game on average). The air attacks of both teams (in terms of both volume and efficiency) figure to benefit from the calm "weather" conditions (meaning zero wind) inside this dome, while rush volume may suffer. The New Orleans Saints defense has been a bit of pass funnel this year, enticing opposing offenses to attempt the 5th-most passes in the NFL (37.2 per game) this year.

The Saints will be forced to utilize backup quarterback Jake Haener in this week's contest, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts. This game's spread implies an extreme throwing game script for the Saints, who are big -7.5-point underdogs. Based on the game dynamics and the underlying traits of each team, this contest is expected by the projection model to have 136.5 total plays called: the 2nd-most among all games this week. The pass games of both teams (as it relates to both volume and efficiency) ought to benefit from the still "weather" conditions (meaning no wind) inside this dome, while rush volume may go down. Alvin Kamara's 64.3% Route Participation% this year illustrates a noteworthy growth in his pass game utilization over last year's 53.6% figure.

The Saints will be forced to utilize backup quarterback Jake Haener in this week's contest, which usually means fewer pass attempts and more rush attempts. This game's spread implies an extreme throwing game script for the Saints, who are big -7.5-point underdogs. Based on the game dynamics and the underlying traits of each team, this contest is expected by the projection model to have 136.5 total plays called: the 2nd-most among all games this week. The pass games of both teams (as it relates to both volume and efficiency) ought to benefit from the still "weather" conditions (meaning no wind) inside this dome, while rush volume may go down. Juwan Johnson's possession skills have gotten a boost this season, with his Adjusted Catch Rate rising from 64.1% to 80.5%.

Our trusted projections expect this game to see the 2nd-largest volume of plays run among all games this week at 136.5 plays, accounting for the play styles of each team and game dynamics. The 9th-highest number of plays in the NFL have been run by the Washington Commanders this year (a colossal 59.3 per game on average). The air attacks of both teams (in terms of both volume and efficiency) figure to benefit from the calm "weather" conditions (meaning zero wind) inside this dome, while rush volume may suffer. The New Orleans Saints defense has been a bit of pass funnel this year, enticing opposing offenses to attempt the 5th-most passes in the NFL (37.2 per game) this year. Terry McLaurin checks in as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL this year, averaging an exceptional 4.7 adjusted catches per game while grading out in the 82nd percentile.