METAIRIE, La. – Seventy games.
That’s how long the New Orleans Saints’ run of dominant run defense has lasted, including the playoffs. They rank No. 1 in the NFL over that span in rushing yards allowed per game (88.2) and per carry (3.73). They’re even more stifling than usual this season (72.9 and 3.07).
And during that time, they have allowed only two 100-yard rushers.
But here’s the catch -- both came in the same game when the Saints played at the Philadelphia Eagles last December. Quarterback Jalen Hurts ran the ball 18 times for 106 yards in his NFL starting debut and running back Miles Sanders ran 14 times for 115 yards and two touchdowns.