In terms of playing time, Harris ranks in the #34 percentile among wide receivers. He has been on the field for 32.7% of his team's snaps this season.In terms of route running, Harris ranks in the #43 percentile among wide receivers. He has run a route on 47.9% of New Orleans's dropbacks this season.This week, THE BLITZ projects Harris for a 1.4% higher target share than he has garnered this season (perhaps due to team injuries, a change in role, or matchup dynamics), one of the most notable differences of the week.Harris ranks in the #43 percentile and has put up 7.90 yards per target this season.The Carolina Panthers have allowed 8.64 yards per target to opposing wide receivers this year: #22-highest among NFL opponents.As a unit, the Panthers cornerbacks rank #22 in pass coverage.As a unit, the Panthers safeties rank #15 in pass coverage.In a neutral context, New Orleans has run the #19-fastest paced offense this season.The New Orleans Saints are projected to run 63.5 plays in this matchup, the #12-most on the game slate.New Orleans's O-Line grades out as the #20-best in the NFL in protecting the passer this season, which impacts how much time their QB has to find Harris open.New Orleans has run play-action on 23.9% of their passes this year, #22-most in football. Play action passes lead to a higher completion rate as the defense bites on the run.
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