Jamaal Williams and the Saints vs. the Panthers: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info
Published 12:56 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024
New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams has a good matchup in their season opener (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), facing the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers gave up the 10th-most rushing yards last season, 122.4 per game.
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Matchup Information
- Matchup: New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers
- Game Day: September 8, 2024
- Game Time: 1:00 PM
- TV: FOX
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Rushing Yards Prop: Over 24.5 (-114)
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Williams’ Current Injury Status
- Williams is currently not listed on this week’s injury report.
Williams’ Season Stats (2023)
| Carries | Rush Yards | Rush TDs | Rush Yards/Carry | Targets | Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 306 | 1 | 2.9 | 20 | 18 | 62 | 0 |
Williams’ Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)
- Williams racked up 87 yards after the catch last year, 219th among NFL pass-catchers.
- He racked up 2.9 yards per carry (306 yards on 106 attempts) last season.
- Last year Williams gained 3.4 yards per reception.
- Last year he racked up 3.1 yards per target (62 yards on 20 targets).
- Williams racked up 150 rushing yards after contact (thanks in part to three broken tackles) last season.
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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)
- The Panthers were the NFL’s third-ranked defense against the pass last season, giving up 171.5 passing yards per game.
- Carolina surrendered 19 passing touchdowns (1.1 per game) last year, which ranked its defense fourth in the league.
- Opposing QBs threw eight picks against the Panthers a season ago (0.5 per game). The Panthers’ pass D ranked 27th in interceptions.
- By giving up 122.4 yards per game on the ground last year, Carolina was the NFL’s 23rd-ranked run defense.
- Williams and the Saints will take on the NFL’s worst run defense from a season ago (25 rushing touchdowns allowed).
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