As we’ve been doing for several years now, we’ll break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual standpoint. This year, Jonathan Heitritter and I will cover the opposing team’s defense. I will focus on scheme, Jonathan on the players.
Continuing things with the New Orleans Saints’ defense.
ALEX’S SCHEME REPORT
SAINTS’ RUN DEFENSE
A middle-of-the-pack run defense, tied for 16th in the league allowing 4.5 yards per carry. They’re a 4-3 front but have been a little more multiple and flexible, especially trying to contain some of the athletic quarterbacks they’ve faced like Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson in Week 9.