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Bears at Saints

Bears take on the Saints in New Orleans. Always a tough task. The Bears bring an 8-8 record, by definition, average. Saints went 12-4, very good.

On our yards per pass attempt, offense minus defense difference, Killer Stat, Saints rank near the top in 5th place. This indicates the Saints play a sound passing game on both offense and defense. They also show great offensive balance, able to run the ball 31 times per game. This stat is charted in the graph below. Note that all four losses came when they couldn't or didn't run the ball.

Total Rushing Plays

New Orleans Saints

2020 through Week 17


      Total Rushing Plays - New Orleans Saints

Our computer sees the Saints as heavy favorites, by 13 points. It's a well-balanced team with strengths all around and no visible weaknesses. Hard to give the Bears much of a chance and I'll go along with the Computer. Saints to win big.

Bill Sanders for BudGoodeSports.com
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