Texans vs Saints Prediction - NFL Picks 8/27/23

• Davis Mills only completed 45% of his passes (10/22) against the Dolphins last week, and he’s set to handle the rest of the QB work.

• Damien Pierce and Devin Singletary are locked into backfield roles, so Mike Boone will get most of the work in this one, and he gained 47 yards on nine touches. .

• The Houston defense allowed 398 total yards to Dolphins, and gave up four touchdowns in the first three quarters.

• The Texans are 1-1 against the spread this preseason, with both games going under.

New Orleans Saints Preseason Preview

New Orleans moved to 2-0 after defeating Los Angeles on the road, 22-17. The Saints controlled the entire contest, and they’ll look to close the preseason with an undefeated record. 

• Jameis Winston looked good in the first half last week, going 13/21 for 169 passing yards.

• Former Fresno QB Jake Haener impressed as well, as he went 11/17 for 118 yards.

• Third-round pick Kendre Miller scored a touchdown in the win over LAC, and he’s on track for a backup role in the backfield. 

• The New Orleans defense allowed 309 total yards to the Chargers, and gave up only three scoring possessions.

• The Saints have covered in both games, with both matchups going Over on the total.

Corey’s Free Pick

New Orleans has the benefit of trotting out a borderline starter at quarterback in Jameis Winston, and that factor should pay off again versus an inferior Houston team. The Texans are a rebuilding ball club, and it makes sense to lean on the Saints in the dome here. Back New Orleans this Sunday in the final preseason game.