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By Ian Riise | LWOF
With half of the 2019 regular season now in the books, several teams have begun separating themselves from the rest of the pack. At 7-1, the New Orleans Saints are certainly one of those teams.
Several formidable opponents stand between New Orleans and their Super Bowl dreams, But the Saints boast a key advantage over most of the NFL’s winningest teams; a suffocating run defense that’s forced opponents into a one-dimensional offensive approach over the last two seasons.
Here’s an in-depth look at just how dominant the Saints run defense has been.
New Orleans Saints Run Defense Consistently Dominant Over Last Two Seasons
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The Saints run defense began showing progress exactly two years ago. In the first half of 2017, New Orleans allowed a 5.0 or higher rushing average in three games. ...
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