Houston has a ton of defensive depth and talent and they've finally find some decent quarterback play. QB Tom Savage has been named the starter, off a 27-23 win over the Patriots. He played two drives, was eight of nine passing for 98 yards and threw for a touchdown. Rookie QB DeShaun Watson is also playing well in camp and in the preseason games. The defense forced three turnovers and held New England to 3.7 yards per rush. They face a New Orleans squad that plays the same kind of up-tempo attack the Patriots play on offense. The Saints haven't shown much in preseason, scoring 14 and 13 points. They had no TDs, one pick and three sacks last week against the Rams. The defense is still a work in progress after ranking #27 in yards, last in passing, and second to last in points. Houston is on a 5-1 SU/ATS preseason run, including a 16-9 win over New Orleans in Week 2 last August. QB Drew Brees played that game and the Saints had no TDs, two picks, 82 yards rushing, just 3.2 yards per carry. Play Houston on the moneyline.
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NFL
Houston at New Orleans
August 26, 2017
8:00 PM Eastern
1 unit on Houston +155 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 2.55)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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