As it relates to pass protection (and the importance it has on all passing attack statistics), the offensive line of the Saints grades out as the 6th-worst in the league this year.Alvin Kamara's receiving effectiveness has worsened this year, notching just 5.62 adjusted yards-per-target vs a 6.57 figure last year.Alvin Kamara's ability to pick up extra yardage has diminished this season, averaging just 7.23 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) compared to a 9.35 mark last season.This year, the stout Vikings defense has conceded the 2nd-least adjusted yards-per-target in the NFL to opposing running backs: a meager 4.7 yards.As it relates to safeties in defending pass-catchers, Minnesota's collection of safeties has been phenomenal this year, ranking as the 3rd-best in the league.
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