The Buccaneers are a 4.5-point underdog in this game, which points towards a passing game script.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have run the 2nd-most plays in the NFL since the start of last season, averaging a colossal 62.5 plays per game.
This game will be played in a dome—which means no wind, increased pass volume, increased TD potential, and better passing efficiency.
Cade Otton has run a route on 65.7% of his team’s dropbacks since the start of last season, putting him in the 78th percentile when it comes to tight ends.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive line grades out as the 2nd-best in the league since the start of last season in protecting the passer, which has a positive effect on all air attack metrics across the board.
Cons
The Buccaneers boast a new play-caller this season in offensive coordinator Dave Canales, and The leading projections forecast their pass/run mix to lean 7.5% more towards rushing than it did last season (context-neutralized).
Cade Otton has been among the worst tight ends in the league at generating extra yardage, averaging a measly 0.00 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) since the start of last season while checking in at the 2nd percentile.
The Saints defense has surrendered the fewest receiving yards per game in football (just 29.0) to tight ends since the start of last season.
The Saints pass defense has yielded the lowest Completion% in the NFL (56.7%) vs. TEs since the start of last season (56.7%).
Saints defensive tackles profile as the 6th-best collection of DTs in football since the start of last season in regard to rushing the passer.