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| 269 | NEW ORLEANS | 37.5 | 38 | | 270 | ST LOUIS | -2.5 | -1.5 |
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| All Games | 3-1 | +2.2 | 4-0 | 3-1 | 24.2 | 12.5 | 398.2 | (5.8) | 2.0 | 20.0 | 11.5 | 296.2 | (4.9) | 1.0 | | Road Games | 1-1 | +0.2 | 2-0 | 2-0 | 26.0 | 12.0 | 398.5 | (6.1) | 2.0 | 23.5 | 14.5 | 392.5 | (5.7) | 1.0 | | Last 3 Games | 2-1 | +1.2 | 3-0 | 3-0 | 26.7 | 15.7 | 388.7 | (6) | 2.3 | 22.3 | 12.0 | 323.3 | (5.2) | 1.0 | | Dome Games | 2-0 | +2 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 22.5 | 13.0 | 398.0 | (5.5) | 2.0 | 16.5 | 8.5 | 200.0 | (3.8) | 1.0 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 24.2 | 12.5 | 23.0 | 32:20 | 32-115 | (3.6) | 23-37 | 62.2% | 283 | (7.6) | 69-398 | (5.8) | (16.4) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 18.7 | 11.9 | 17.9 | 30:11 | 27-103 | (3.8) | 19-33 | 57.8% | 207 | (6.2) | 61-310 | (5.1) | (16.6) | | Offense Road Games | 26.0 | 12.0 | 21.5 | 29:16 | 29-130 | (4.4) | 20-35 | 57.7% | 268 | (7.6) | 65-398 | (6.1) | (15.3) | | Defense (All Games) | 20.0 | 11.5 | 18.2 | 27:40 | 22-79 | (3.5) | 23-38 | 60.5% | 217 | (5.7) | 60-296 | (4.9) | (14.8) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 20.9 | 10.7 | 19.1 | 30:12 | 27-107 | (4) | 22-35 | 61.5% | 213 | (6) | 62-319 | (5.1) | (15.3) | | Defense Road Games | 23.5 | 14.5 | 24.0 | 30:43 | 25-98 | (3.8) | 27-43 | 62.1% | 294 | (6.8) | 69-392 | (5.7) | (16.7) |
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| All Games | 1-3 | -2.7 | 1-3 | 3-1 | 19.0 | 10.0 | 329.0 | (5.6) | 2.0 | 23.5 | 13.2 | 357.7 | (5.1) | 2.2 | | Home Games | 1-1 | -0.7 | 0-2 | 1-1 | 15.5 | 5.0 | 361.0 | (5.7) | 2.5 | 20.0 | 11.5 | 332.5 | (4.9) | 2.5 | | Last 3 Games | 1-2 | -1.7 | 1-2 | 2-1 | 19.0 | 10.0 | 306.7 | (5.2) | 1.7 | 22.3 | 11.0 | 370.3 | (5.1) | 3.0 | | Dome Games | 1-1 | -0.7 | 0-2 | 1-1 | 15.5 | 5.0 | 361.0 | (5.7) | 2.5 | 20.0 | 11.5 | 332.5 | (4.9) | 2.5 |
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| Offense (All Games) | 19.0 | 10.0 | 15.5 | 27:55 | 25-91 | (3.7) | 18-34 | 53.3% | 238 | (6.9) | 59-329 | (5.6) | (17.3) | | Opponents Defensive Avg. | 21.2 | 12.2 | 17.3 | 30:54 | 28-104 | (3.8) | 19-33 | 57.5% | 211 | (6.5) | 60-315 | (5.2) | (14.8) | | Offense Home Games | 15.5 | 5.0 | 16.5 | 30:04 | 29-111 | (3.8) | 18-34 | 52.2% | 249 | (7.2) | 63-361 | (5.7) | (23.3) | | Defense (All Games) | 23.5 | 13.2 | 21.2 | 32:05 | 29-84 | (2.9) | 27-41 | 65.1% | 274 | (6.6) | 70-358 | (5.1) | (15.2) | | Opponents Offensive Avg. | 18.9 | 9 | 17.7 | 30:06 | 29-90 | (3.1) | 21-34 | 61.4% | 213 | (6.2) | 63-303 | (4.8) | (16) | | Defense Home Games | 20.0 | 11.5 | 19.5 | 29:55 | 27-60 | (2.2) | 24-41 | 57.8% | 272 | (6.6) | 68-332 | (4.9) | (16.6) |
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| |  | NEW ORLEANS: The Saints' running game is a Frankenstein of a series of other offenses, but its basis is in between-the-tackles power. Pierre Thomas might lead the backfield committee in playing time, but the running game is better suited for big bruising backs like Mark Ingram and Khiry Robinson. They'll rotate the three on early downs with Thomas staying on the field for most passing downs. Thomas is at his best on stretch plays that move the opposing front seven laterally, while the other two will work a lot of inside zone runs. Thomas got most of the carries inside the 20 last season, but Ingram started to eat into those red-zone touches late in the year once he was healthy.
The Saints will run the same kind of pass-happy, spread offense they have run since 2007. Tight end Jimmy Graham is the focal point of the passing game, flexing out and working the deep seam. Drew Brees will look for him any time Graham gets single-coverage, and often when he's double-covered too. He is by far the Saints' top option in the red zone. Marques Colston works downfield on the perimeter, as Brees reads high-to-low. Kenny Stills and Brandin Cooks will mix in as home-run hitters, and Cooks could see some of the catch-and-run work that used to go to Darren Sproles. Thomas, one of the NFL's best in the screen game, will see increased usage through the air with Sproles gone.
Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan transformed one of the worst defenses ever in 2012 to a unit that finished fourth among NFL defenses in yards, points and sacks. The addition of FS Jairus Boyd and CB Champ Bailey will help pass-rushing studs DE Cameron Jordan (12.5 sacks) and OLB Junior Galette (12 sacks) get more sacks. | | ST LOUIS: The Rams' running game found its footing in the second half of last year. They use a variety of looks behind a scheme that is heavy in zone blocking, utilizing a fullback and two tight ends, and running out of shotgun sets. Zac Stacy will be the workhorse. He thrived running in space behind the creative blocking schemes, especially on the perimeter. Rookie Tre Mason figures to take a decent workload behind him, as the Rams look to keep both their undersized runners healthy and fresh. The 224-pound Stacy will once again likely take on a monster red-zone workload, as the Rams tend to go very ground-heavy near the goal line.
Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer's playbook is full of short drops, play-action and catch-and-run situations. Tight end Jared Cook emerged as the No. 1 target by default, as the Rams effectively move him around to find mismatches. They're hoping Titans cast-off Kenny Britt can take over at split end and provide a true No. 1 receiver. Tavon Austin figures to have a more consistent role this year, and they'll use him throughout formations. Chris Givens will be a deep threat again, and expect more screen-game work for Stacy, as Mason isn't ready to  passing downs. When they throw inside the 20, quarterback Sam Bradford will usually look for one of his tight ends: Cook or Lance Kendricks. Britt might also work his way into the red-zone mix.
This team has an NFL-high 105 sacks since 2012 and new defensive coordinator Gregg Williams will make sure that doesn't change with basically the same personnel plus some rookies. The Rams recovered 11 more fumbles last season than in 2012, and scored five defensive touchdowns for the second straight year. |
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