PFF grades highlight strong Saints passing grades but run defense issues after Week 1

PFF charting rates the Saints’ Week 1 passing work highly while assigning a poor score to run defense, a concern facing Derrick Henry and the Ravens.

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- Overall offense: above-average grades in several categories per PFF.
- Team passing and receiving grades: among the better marks for Week 1.
- Overall defense: weaker PFF score (63.2) with run defense scoring ~50.6.
- Saints allowed 165 rushing yards to Detroit; Baltimore features Derrick Henry who gained 144 yards Week 1.
- PFF suggests Saints must shore up run fits and gap integrity to limit Henry’s impact.
- Pass defense grades were stronger, indicating potential to rely on pass rush/coverage if run defense improves.

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