Two of what have been the worst units in the NFL may decide whether the season of their respective team continues to have any meaning.
most of this season. Thought to be one of the better units in the NFL coming into the year, the Saints defense has been anything but, ranking at the league in most categories.
Neither team has much chance to climb back into contention within their conference. Whatever chance either has depends on units that have been mostly punchless against opponent so far this season.New Orleans expected a better performance from their defensive line in 2024, but it's been uneven at best. The Saints have 22 sacks and 45 tackles for loss. Only 15 of those sacks and 21 negative stops have come from their front four spots.
Defensive tackles have been an even bigger disappointment for the Saints. Second-year Bryan Bresee has four sacks, tied for the team lead, but has been highly inconsistent for long stretches. He's also struggled against the run, along with fellow tackles Nathan Shepherd and Khalen Saunders. Cornerback Alontae Taylor has been one of the lone consistent standouts on a disappointing defense. Taylor doesn't have an interception, but leads the team with 10 passes broken up. He also leads the defense with seven stops for loss and his four sacks are tied with Bresee for the best on the team.
Wideouts Jerry Jeudy and Elijah Moore aren't particularly physical, but are jittery threats that have combined for 66 catches for 667 yards. Cedric Tillman is the most physical target of the wideouts and has 24 receptions for 264 yards and a team-best three scores. Most of that production has come since Winston has taken over.The Browns also have David Njoku at tight end, one of the league's most athletic and underrated players at the position.
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