Jamaal Williams and the Saints vs. the Panthers: Week 1 Stats, Matchup, Game Info

Published 7:57 pm Thursday, September 5, 2024

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams has a favorable matchup in Week 1 (Sunday at 1:00 PM ET), playing the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers conceded the 10th-most rushing yards last season, 122.4 per game.

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Matchup Information

  • Matchup: New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers
  • Game Day: September 8, 2024
  • Game Time: 1:00 PM
  • TV: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Rushing Yards Prop: Over 24.5 (-114)

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Williams’ Current Injury Status

  • Williams does not appear on the injury list this week.

Williams’ Season Stats (2023)

Carries Rush Yards Rush TDs Rush Yards/Carry Targets Receptions Rec Yards Rec TDs
106 306 1 2.9 20 18 62 0

Williams’ Stat Rankings and Insights (2023)

  • Williams racked up 87 yards after the catch last year, 219th among NFL pass-catchers.
  • He averaged 2.9 yards per carry and 23.5 yards per game last year.
  • Williams averaged 3.4 yards per catch last year, with 62 yards on 18 receptions.
  • Last year he racked up 3.1 yards per target (62 yards on 20 targets).
  • Williams stayed on his feet for 150 rushing yards after contact last season.

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Opposing Defense Rankings (2023)

  • The Panthers yielded 171.5 passing yards per game, ranking them third in the NFL against the pass last year.
  • The Carolina pass defense ranked fourth in the NFL last year (19 passing TDs allowed).
  • The Panthers accumulated eight interceptions a season ago, ranking them 27th in the league.
  • After conceding 122.4 rushing yards per game last year, Carolina had the 23rd-ranked run defense in the league.
  • The Panthers conceded 25 rushing touchdowns a year ago. That mark ranked 32nd in the NFL.

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