The main storyline when the New Orleans Saints take on the Cleveland Browns is the return of Jameis Winston to New Orleans. The biggest matchup, however, will be Taliese Fuaga versus Myles Garrett. Derek Carr will thank him if Fuaga is up to the challenge.
This is the most difficult challenge Fuaga has faced so far in his rookie season. Garrett is the reigning and defending Defensive Player of the Year and was named 1st-team All-Pro three times. Simply put, Myles Garrett is on the short list of the best pass rushers in the NFL.
Fuaga faced another of those players, Micah Parsons, earlier this season. The difference between these games is how often the rookie sees each player. Parsons plays on both sides of the defensive line. Against the Saints, his snaps were almost evenly distributed.
Garrett lines up primarily at left tackle. He played 82.5% of his snaps on that side of the defensive line. If the Browns stay true to his direction, and they probably will, Fuaga will be playing against him almost every game. With obvious failures, you can almost guarantee that Garrett will come from that side.
