Pros
- Based on the game dynamics and the underlying approaches of each team, this game is anticipated by the projections to have 134.1 plays on offense called: the 2nd-most out of all the games this week.
- The New Orleans Saints have run the 2nd-most plays in football this year, averaging a staggering 63.4 plays per game.
- This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.
- In this game, Chris Olave is forecasted by the projections to secure a spot in the 95th percentile when it comes to wideouts with 10.1 targets.
- Chris Olave has notched far more air yards this season (137.0 per game) than he did last season (114.0 per game).
Cons
- A rushing game script is implied by the Saints being a 5.5-point favorite this week.
- Opposing QBs have averaged 30.4 pass attempts per game vs. the Panthers defense this year: 2nd-fewest in the league.
- The New Orleans O-line profiles as the 5th-worst in the league this year in protecting the passer, which has a harmful effect on all passing offense stats across the board.
- With a lackluster 59.7% Adjusted Catch% (24th percentile) this year, Chris Olave has been as one of the most unreliable receivers in the NFL among wideouts.
- With a weak 0.00 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) (1st percentile) this year, Chris Olave places among the leading wide receivers in the league in football in picking up extra yardage.
Projection
THE BLITZ
87
Receiving Yards