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

Published 12:56 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), up against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers conceded 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 is not listed 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 yards per carry and 23.5 yards per game last season.
  • Last year Williams gained 3.4 yards per reception.
  • He was targeted on 20 pass attempts last year, averaging 3.1 yards per target.
  • Williams stayed on his feet for 150 rushing yards after contact last year.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • The Panthers were the NFL’s third-ranked defense against the pass last year, allowing 171.5 passing yards per game.
  • Carolina gave up 19 passing touchdowns (1.1 per game) last season, which ranked its defense fourth in the NFL.
  • Opposing QBs tossed eight picks against the Panthers a season ago (0.5 per game). The Panthers’ pass D ranked 27th in interceptions.
  • Williams will take on a Carolina squad that allowed 122.4 rushing yards per game last year and was 23rd-ranked in the NFL in run defense.
  • Williams and the Saints will take on the NFL’s worst run defense from a year ago (25 rushing touchdowns allowed).

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