Washington Commanders at New Orleans Saints Prediction For 12/15/2024

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Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints Betting Preview

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders faceoff against Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints. The Commanders enter the game as a huge favorite (-340) despite being on the road. Washington is currently favored by -7.0 points while the Game Total is currently sitting on 43.0.

Washington's biggest strength has been their pass defense, which ranks #5 in the league while allowing just 212 yards per game this season. The Commanders pass defense has done the best job shutting down opposing running backs, holding them to 23 yards per game (#3-best). Washington's best position group in coverage has been their linebackers, which rank #6 in the league in locking down route-runners. Washington's pass rush has been strong this year, led by their linebackers, which check in as the #3-best unit in terms of getting to the passer. This represents a particular advantage for Washington given that the Saints have struggled so much with their pass game this year, managing just 6.63 yards per target (#10-worst in the league). In terms of their offense, the Commanders have ranked #12 in the league in total yards per game. They've passed for 227 yards per game (#20 in football). On the ground they've ranked #6 with 5.06 yards per carry.

New Orleans's primary disadvantage has been their defense, which has allowed a monstrous 389 yards per game this year, sliding them into the #4 spot among the league's worst. Much of their struggle has come in trying to shut down the run game, as they've allowed opposing ball-carriers to rush for the #3-most yards per carry: 5.18. Saints defensive tackles are perhaps most responsible for their dismal run defense this year, given that they grade out as the #1-worst unit in the NFL. When it comes to their offense, the Saints check in at #24 in football when it comes to total yards per game. Their passing game has compiled 210 yards per game (#25 in football). Their run game has ranked #21 with 3.95 yards per attempt on the ground.

Washington Commanders vs New Orleans Saints Prediction

Final Score: Washington Commanders 26.17 vs New Orleans Saints 22.81

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