Clyde Edwards-Helaire will have the opportunity to play in front of his hometown crowd. It’s the former LSU Tiger’s first game with the New Orleans Saints, and he could have a clear cut role versus the Las Vegas Raiders.
Due to Alvin Kamara’s injury, the Saints rolled out Kendre Miller, Jordan Mims, and Jamaal Williams against the Green Bay Packers. This week, Mims is inactive and Edwards-Helaire is taking his place. Does this mean he will take on Mims’ role as well?
If that’s the case, what would that look like? Mims was prominently featured on Monday Night Football because the Saints were frequently in passing situations. Edwards-Helaire has a skillset that would allow him to excel in this aspect. That’s a good starting point.
NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill expects Edwards-Helaire to have a real role. This suggests the Saints will also heavily use the new addition as a rushing threat next to Miller. Those two players will likely lead the charge for the Saints rushing attack in Week 17.
