The leading projections forecast the New Orleans Saints as the 6th-most run-heavy team among all teams this week with a 46.2% run rate, accounting for their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics.The predictive model expects the New Orleans Saints to be the 6th-quickest paced defense in the NFL (in a neutral context) at the present time, leading opposing offenses to average 27.62 seconds per play.Jamaal Williams's ground effectiveness has improved this year, totaling 4.05 adjusted yards-per-carry compared to a mere 2.93 rate last year.The Buccaneers defense has produced the 5th-worst efficiency against opposing ground games this year, giving up 5.17 adjusted yards-per-carry.The Buccaneers safeties project as the 29th-worst collection of safeties in the league this year when it comes to stopping the run.
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