Jamaal Williams and the Saints vs. the Panthers: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info

Published 7:57 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams has a favorable matchup in their season opener (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), facing the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers gave up the 10th-most rushing yards last season, 122.4 per game.

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Matchup Information

  • Matchup: New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers
  • Game Day: September 8, 2024
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Rushing Yards Prop: Over 24.5 (-114)

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Williams’ Current Injury Status

  • Williams does not appear on the injury report this week.

Williams’ Season Stats (2023)

Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Rush Yards/Carry Targets Receptions Rec Yards Rec TDs
106 306 1 2.9 20 18 62 0

Williams’ Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

  • Williams racked up 87 yards after the catch last season, 219th among NFL pass-catchers.
  • He averaged 2.9 rushing yards per carry (306 yards on 106 attempts).
  • Williams averaged 3.4 yards per catch last year, with 62 yards on 18 receptions.
  • He was targeted on 20 pass attempts last season, averaging 3.1 yards per target.
  • Williams racked up 150 rushing yards after contact (thanks in part to three broken tackles) last season.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • Williams will face the NFL’s third-ranked pass defense from a season ago, as they gave up 171.5 pass yards per game.
  • With 1.1 passing TDs allowed per game last season, the Carolina pass defense ranked fourth in the NFL.
  • A year ago, the Panthers ranked 27th in the NFL with eight interceptions.
  • By allowing 122.4 yards per game on the ground last year, Carolina was the NFL’s 23rd-ranked run defense.
  • Williams and the Saints will play the NFL’s worst run defense from a year ago (25 rushing touchdowns conceded).

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