Breaking down the tough Week 3 matchup between the New Orleans run defense and Philadelphia's ground attack.
are 2-0 after a 44-19 beatdown of the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday on the road. This week, they return home to play against another NFC East opponent, the 1-1 Philadelphia Eagles.
Statistics may not reflect it, but the Saints have been extremely disruptive along their defensive line so far. Ends Chase Young, Carl Granderson, and Cameron Jordan have gotten penetration into opposing backfields while also maintaining gap discipline. Pete Werner is one of the league's more underrated run defenders at linebacker. Werner expertly plays off blocks to get to the ball carrier and is an outstanding tackler. Offseason addition Willie Gay Jr. adds tremendous athleticism to the unit and is able to chase down plays before they get around the edge.
Dynamic seven-year veteran RB Saquon Barkley is the newest weapon in the Eagles' arsenal. A free-agent pickup from the Giants, Barkley has 204 yards on the ground so far this season, including 109 last Monday against Atlanta. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs the ball against the New Orleans Saints / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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