The Houston Texans (2-3) host the New Orleans Saints (3-2) at NRG Stadium on Sunday, October 15, 2023.
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Saints vs. Texans Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, October 15, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: NRG Stadium
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Saints Stats & Insights
- The Saints own the 25th-ranked offense this year (289 yards per game), and they’ve been even more effective on defense, ranking fourth-best with just 274.6 yards allowed per game.
- The Saints have the 22nd-ranked offense this year (19.2 points per game), and they’ve been better defensively, ranking fourth-best with just 15.2 points allowed per game.
- The Saints sport the 24th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (191.8 passing yards per game), and they’ve been better defensively, ranking fourth-best with just 183 passing yards allowed per game.
- The Saints are totaling 97.2 rushing yards per game on offense (20th in the NFL), and they rank eighth defensively with 91.6 rushing yards allowed per game.
- The Saints own the 22nd-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (37.3% conversion rate), and they’ve been more effective defensively, ranking third-best with a 31.5% third-down percentage allowed.
- The Saints have struggled on offense, ranking fifth-worst in the NFL with 4.7 yards per play this season. However, they rank fourth-best defensively, giving up only 4.8 yards per play.
- The Saints have the 11th-ranked turnover margin in the league at +3, forcing nine turnovers (sixth in NFL) while turning it over six times (13th in NFL).
Texans Stats & Insights
- The Texans are putting up 357.4 total yards per contest on offense this season (11th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 338.8 total yards per game (18th-ranked).
- In terms of points scored the Texans rank 12th in the NFL (23 points per game), and they are 11th on defense (20 points allowed per game).
- The Texans’ passing attack has been leading the way for the team, as they rank third-best in the NFL with 274.8 passing yards per game. In terms of defense, they are ceding 226.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 18th.
- From an offensive angle, the Texans are putting up 82.6 rushing yards per contest (27th-ranked). They rank 17th in the NFL on defense (112.4 rushing yards given up per game).
- The Texans have been struggling on third down, ranking fifth-worst with a 47.1% third-down conversion rate allowed per game. They have been more productive on the other side of the ball, generating a 45.5% third-down rate (seventh-ranked).
- The Texans are posting 5.6 yards per play on offense this season (13th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 5.5 yards per play (18th-ranked) on defense.
- This season the Saints have forced nine turnovers, compared to the two times the Texans have turned the ball over.
Saints vs. Texans Stats Comparison
Saints | Texans | |
---|---|---|
Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 289 (22) | 357.4 (10) |
Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 274.6 (5) | 338.8 (20) |
Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 97.2 (20) | 82.6 (27) |
Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 191.8 (24) | 274.8 (3) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 6 (13) | 2 (2) |
Takeaways (Rank) | 9 (6) | 7 (11) |
Recent Betting Trends
New Orleans Saints
- Over its past three contests, New Orleans has one win against the spread, and is 1-2 overall.
- In its past three contests, New Orleans has not hit the over.
- New Orleans has averaged a total of 40.3 combined points in its last three games, 1.2 less than this matchup’s total of 41.5.
Houston Texans
- The Texans have covered the spread in their past three games, and went 1-2 overall.
- In their past three contests, the Texans have hit the over once.
- The Texans total over the last three games is 0.8 points greater than the 41.5 total listed for this matchup.
Saints Injuries
Saints Injuries: No Injuries Listed
Houston Texans Injuries
Texans Injuries: No Injuries Listed
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