Run and pass: Where the Saints rank on offense going into Week 10
Now getting healthy, here's where New Orleans ranks statistically on offense heading into Week 10.
Key points
- With the return of Tyson, Banks, and Etienne to join Olave, Vele, and Johnson, this Saints offense has the….
- On Sunday, the New Orleans Saints had one of their best offensive performances of this season in a 23-22 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns.
- Still, Shough feels comfortable going to either against any coverage and each have rewarded their quarterback's confidence with big plays.
However, the running game has shown some signs of encouragement.Audric Estime rushed for 72 yards in last week's win against Cleveland, a season-high for any Saints player.
Rookie first round choice Jordyn Tyson saw his first NFL action against the Browns and has already shown why the Saints targeted him so high in the draft.
Additional details
- The Saints offensive line has not consistently gained any control of the point of attack.
- Moreover, this line has too often been porous in pass protection.
- Etienne had 128 rushing yards, a 4.3 average, and 11 catches for 51 yards in the first three weeks before getting sent to injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
- How the Saints respond to the shuffle on the interior line.
- The biggest hindrance has been the lack of a running game, putting an extreme amount of pressure on second-year quarterback Tyler Shough and the passing game.
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