Things looked bleak for the offensive line when 12 year veteran Zach Strief suffered a knee injury in week one. However, through communication and extra attention on the offensive line, the line was able to flourish through multiple adjustments this season. Despite players having to play in different positions due to injuries, the men in the trenches led the way to the Saints offense ranking top five in eleven statistical categories (excluding kickoff, punts, field goals), including:
No. 1 Total Yards Per Game
No. 1 Yards Per Play
No. 1 Rushing Yards Per Attempt
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