Week 3 update: Saints are now...24th in defense!

almost all of that damage came in Week 1.

A meteoric rise, if I've ever seen one.

Gave up 37 to Atlanta. Only gave up 17 to Cleveland which was our average last year. Only gave up 9 today.

i think next week will be interesting.

first prime time game, on the road, against a beatable defense and an offense with a great run game and a premier receiver.

itll be a good test on both sides of the ball.

Holding them to 19 on offense may be an accomplishment they suck in name only

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5th Overall in rushing yards (140.3/game)

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Random fact, look at our pass:run ratio

Minnesota
35 pass attempts (293 yards, 8.4 y/a, 2TDs)
29 rush attempts (110 yards, 3.8ypc, taking out brees' 2 knees)
1.2:1

Cleveland:
40 pass attempts (237 yards, 5.9 y/a, 2TD, 1INT)
27 rush attempts (174 yards, 6.4ypc, 1TD)
1.48:1

Atlanta:
42 pass attempts (333 yards, 7.9 y/a, 1TD, 1INT)
28 rush attempts (139 yards, 5.0ypc, 3TDs)
1.5:1

Although the Vikings offense sucks the red zone defense was encouraging. I was digging the 3 safety sets since it seemed like we didn't see much of that the first two games. I also liked seeing Byrd playing a bit of single high safety which is which is what I thought we brought him here for in the first place. I think the defense will come along the more the season goes on.

Also, I don't like the fact that they're trying to give Vaccaro a more "defined" role. I think he needs to be utilized in any position necessary. He played so well last year being a "rover".

We'll find out when Hoodoo posts it.

I don't have access unfortunately