METAIRIE, La. — Leonard Fournette is about to put one of the NFL’s most underrated streaks to the test.
The New Orleans Saints have not allowed a 100-yard rusher in 31 straight games, including the playoffs — the longest active streak in the NFL, according to ESPN Stats and Information.
But now they will be facing a resurgent Fournette on his home turf at Jacksonville on Sunday. The powerful 6-foot, 228-pound running back ranks third in the NFL with 512 rushing yards after busting loose for 225 yards two weeks ago and 108 last week.