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IT'S HERE!: New Orleans Saints' Run-Defense Key Against Detroit, Jahmyr Gibbs In Week 1 Upset Chance
The New Orleans Saints’ revamped run defense faces an immediate stress test against the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens. Detroit ranked fifth in outside-zone usage last season but averaged 6.08 yards per carry on man scheme runs, creating a critical matchup for Brandon Staley’s defense. Chase Young, Anfernee Jennings, Tyree Wilson, and the Saints’ deeper edge-rusher group must contain Jahmyr Gibbs ground attack and keep Detroit’s explosive passing game from taking over.
New Orleans also has intriguing offensive depth. Cedric Tillman brings size, speed, and experience with option routes to…
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