Sports science is becoming a bigger factor in covering the NFL every day, with predictive models quickly carving out a niche. ESPN Analytics’ Seth Walder shared his projections for the top 50 pass rushers in the league this year, following the same model he’s used to some success in past seasons.
It’s not a great outlook for the New Orleans Saints. Despite having invested multiple contract extensions and early-round draft picks in their defensive line, just one player is projected to rank inside the top-50: defensive end Cameron Jordan.
