Venue: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
Broadcast: Fox
Betting Odds/Point Spread: Saints (+7.5)
Over/Under Total: 43.5
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This Sunday, the New Orleans Saints (5-8) will host the Washington Commanders (8-5) at the Caesars Superdome. Washington enters the game as 7.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 43.5 points.
The Washington Commanders boast an 8-5 record this season. Their latest game featured a decisive win against the Tennessee Titans, as they triumphed 42-19. Leading the ground attack, Brian Robinson Jr. recorded 16 carries for 103 yards, averaging an impressive 6.4 yards per carry. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin contributed significantly, catching 8 passes for 73 yards, yielding a solid average of 9.1 yards per reception. Quarterback Jayden Daniels completed 25 of 30 passes for 206 yards and 3 touchdowns, finishing the game with a passer rating of 114.7, alongside one interception. Defensively, Washington was effective against the run, allowing only 35 yards on 11 carries (3.2 yards per carry). The team allowed 210 yards through the air on 18 completions from 37 attempts, resulting in a completion rate of 48.6%. Overall, the Commanders executed 75 plays and accumulated 463 total yards, with a strong rushing performance of 267 yards on 45 attempts, averaging 5.9 yards per carry.
This season, the Commanders have accumulated a total of 4,909 yards. Offensively, they have achieved 144 first downs while incurring 78 penalties that totaled 620 yards. In terms of scoring, they have recorded 17 touchdown passes and 23 rushing touchdowns, with 9 turnovers (6 interceptions and 3 fumbles). The team ranks 3rd in the NFL with an average of 156.9 rushing yards per game, putting up an average of 28.9 points per game.
On the defensive side, the Commanders are positioned 17th in the league, allowing an average of 22.8 points per game. They’ve conceded an average of 4.8 rushing yards per attempt and 137.0 rushing yards per game this season, totaling 1,781 yards allowed on the ground across 13 games. Through the air, they have surrendered 2,479 yards, ranking 5th in passing yards allowed, yielding 190.7 yards and a 64.9% completion percentage per game. Overall, they give up 327.7 yards per contest, placing them 12th in the NFL, allowing 21 passing touchdowns and 13 rushing touchdowns this season.
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The New Orleans Saints arrive with a record of 5-8 for the season. Their most recent outing resulted in a narrow victory, defeating the New York Giants 14-11. Quarterback Derek Carr delivered a solid performance, throwing for 219 yards on 20 completions out of 31 attempts, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception, achieving a quarterback rating of 82.6 and averaging 7.1 yards per completion. Running back Alvin Kamara rushed for 44 yards on 17 carries, averaging 2.6 yards per attempt. The clear target in the passing game was Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who caught 4 passes for 51 yards, averaging 12.8 yards per catch. As a team, New Orleans rushed for an average of 2.8 yards per carry, totaling 92 yards on 33 attempts. Overall, the Saints produced 292 total yards from 64 plays (averaging 4.6 yards per play). Defensively, the Saints showed resilience, allowing a completion rate of 42.9% with 213 passing yards given up on 21 completions out of 49 attempts, alongside 112 rushing yards on 23 carries at an average of 4.9 yards per carry.
In terms of scoring, the Saints average 22.3 points per game, placing them tied for 17th in the league. For the current season, they have amassed a total of 2,767 passing yards, averaging 212.8 passing yards per game, ranking them 19th overall. Their rushing game averages 128.7 yards per game, summing up to 1,673 rushing yards for the season. The Saints average 341.5 total yards, positioning them 14th in the NFL. Offensively, they have faced 765 yards in penalties across 81 infractions, which ranks them 17th for penalties affecting team performance.
On defense, the Saints allow an average of 22.5 points per game, ranking them 15th in the NFL. They have given up 12 passing touchdowns, with an average of 246.3 passing yards allowed per game, placing them 28th in the league. Additionally, New Orleans has yielded 1,744 rushing yards this season (averaging 134.2 yards per game) and have allowed 16 rushing touchdowns. In total, the Saints’ defense has been on the field for 838 plays, ranking them 26th in the NFL. They have achieved 16 takeaways throughout the season, consisting of 3 fumble recoveries and 13 interceptions.
Free Prediction: Bet on the Commanders (-7.5)
