A rushing game script is implied by the Saints being a 5.5-point favorite this week.
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.
In this game, Alvin Kamara is projected by the predictive model to place in the 92nd percentile among RBs with 18.1 carries.
The Panthers defense has had the 2nd-worst efficiency against opposing running games this year, giving up 5.01 adjusted yards-per-carry.
Cons
This game will be played in a dome—meaning no wind, increased pass volume, increased touchdown potential, and increased passing effectiveness.
With an atrocious tally of 2.47 yards after contact (12th percentile) this year, Alvin Kamara stands as one of the least formidable RBs in the league.