Miles Sanders and the Panthers vs. the Saints: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info

Published 1:57 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders will face a mediocre run defense in Week 1 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), up against the New Orleans Saints. The Saints were ranked 22nd last season in terms of rushing yards conceded, at 119.9 per game.

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Matchup Information

  • Matchup: Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints
  • Game Day: September 8, 2024
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Sanders’ Current Injury Status

  • Sanders is currently listed on this week’s injury report (unknown – undisclosed).

Sanders’ Season Stats (2023)

Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Rush Yards/Carry Targets Receptions Rec Yards Rec TDs
129 432 1 3.3 41 27 154 0

Sanders’ Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

  • Sanders racked up 158 yards after the catch last season, 138th among NFL pass-catchers.
  • He averaged 3.3 rushing yards per attempt (432 yards on 129 carries), 46th in the NFL.
  • Sanders averaged 5.7 yards per catch last year, with 154 yards on 27 receptions.
  • Last season he racked up 3.8 yards per target (154 yards on 41 targets).
  • Sanders was 43rd in rushing yards after contact last season with 224, thanks in part to eight broken tackles.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • Sanders will face the NFL’s 10th-ranked pass defense from a year ago, as they surrendered 207.3 pass yards per game.
  • New Orleans’ pass D gave up 22 passing TDs last season (1.3 per game) to rank 16th in the NFL.
  • Opposing QBs tossed 18 picks against the Saints a season ago (1.1 per game). The Saints’ pass D ranked third in interceptions.
  • By surrendering 119.9 yards per game on the ground last year, New Orleans was the NFL’s 22nd-ranked run defense.
  • The Saints allowed 10 rushing touchdowns a year ago. That mark ranked fourth in the NFL.

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