Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders will face a middle-of-the-pack run defense in their season opener (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 unknown on this week’s injury report (undisclosed).

Sanders’ Season Stats (2023)

Sanders’ Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

• Last year, Sanders was 138th among NFL pass-catchers in yards after the catch with 158.
• He averaged 3.3 yards per carry (46th in NFL) while posting 27.0 yards per game last year.
• Last season Sanders gained 5.7 yards per reception.
• He averaged 3.8 yards per target last season (154 yards on 41 targets).
• Sanders stayed on his feet for 224 rushing yards after contact last season, 43rd in the league.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

• The 207.3 yards per game conceded by the Saints through the air last season made them the NFL’s 10th-ranked pass defense.
• New Orleans’ pass defense ranked 16th in the league last season, allowing 1.3 passing TDs per game.
• Opposing QBs threw 18 picks against the Saints a year ago (1.1 per game). The Saints’ pass D ranked third in interceptions.
• New Orleans, in terms of stopping the run, finished 22nd in the NFL last season after giving up 119.9 rushing yards per game.
• A season ago, the Saints gave up 10 rushing scores, which ranked fourth in the league.

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