Browns defense gives Saints rushing attack the perfect opportunity to bounce back

Molly Bauer argues that the New Orleans Saints have an ideal opportunity to revive their rushing attack against the Cleveland Browns. Following an 18-yard rushing display against the Baltimore Ravens in Paris, New Orleans dismissed run-game coordinator T.J. Paganetti during the bye week. Offensive line coach Brendan Nugent has taken over rushing coordination duties ahead of the matchup against Cleveland's 27th-ranked run defense.

Bauer notes that Cleveland allows 1,015 total rushing yards but ranks sixth against the pass, making a ground-heavy approach critical. With Alvin Kamara limited and Audric Estime recently returning, running back Kendre Miller is expected to shoulder a heavy workload behind interior linemen Erik McCoy and David Edwards.