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Saints defense needs to improve against Browns rushing attack
Saints run defense must toughen up to stop Browns' rushing offense.
In brief
Saints run defense must toughen up to stop Browns' rushing offense. New Orleans Saints' run defense, ranked 29th in the NFL, must improve to stop Cleveland Browns' rushing attack after allowing 145+ yards in three of last four games. Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Saints defense struggles
New Orleans Saints' run defense ranks 29th in NFL with 139.4 yards per game.
Browns rushing attack weak
Cleveland Browns rush for 97.6 yards per game, 24th in NFL.
Saints defense failures
Saints have allowed 24 runs of 10+ yards, most in league.
Browns quarterback issue
Deshaun Watson (concussion) out; Shadeur Sanders starts as rookie quarterback.
Saints defensive line weak
Saints defensive line allows runners to reach second level easily.
Saints must improve run support
Saints safeties Justin Reid and Jonas Sanker need better run support.
The main idea
New Orleans Saints' run defense, ranked 29th in the NFL, must improve to stop Cleveland Browns' rushing attack after allowing 145+ yards in three of last four games.
