[DirtyFacedKid]

Question: Let's say we commit to the run on D like the Dallas game. How does that impact the dink n' dunk aspects of the Saints' passing game?

[AltiTude Ram]

BTW, it's Sheldon Rankins

Thanks. I saw the game and know who he is. I also read the article before I posted.

Then I totally brain farted and got his name wrong.

All that being said, I like the Rams improved running game and Rankins being out.

The Rams O-line has looked dominant and Rankins is a key cog in the Saints run defense.

[ramsman34]

Question: Let's say we commit to the run on D like the Dallas game. How does that impact the dink n' dunk aspects of the Saints' passing game?

If we play that soft, off-coverage as well, Brees will dink and dunk down the field all day. He will use it like a run game, limit our time with the ball, and probably win the game.

I don't know what the answer is. Tighter coverage would be a good start while doubling Thomas. D-line batting down balls. Pressure is difficult to get on that fast pass game. If they complete short passes, the D has to come up quickly and make tackles. Then, hopefully limit them to FGs then our offense must score TDs on probably every possession.

[AltiTude Ram]

2 headed monster spotted heading towards New Orleans!

[JackPMiller]

[Elvis]

[St. Loser Fan]

[Flash]

If the Saints play like they did Sunday and we play like we did Saturday...I like our chances.

[Horny Mcbae]

Saying our defense is bad isn’t a hot take it’s a bad take.

I'm sure you've watched all the games and seen all the stats so i won't post them again.

Sure, they’re not great, but they certainly aren’t bad. They held Elliot in check all game. It’s the playoffs. Guys like Suh and Talib raised their games.

Key point in this sentence is that it was against Dallas and its one dimensional offense, a suspect coach and a mediocre QB. All of which is out the window against the Saints.
Suh did raise his game and played better.

The Eagles D was decimated by injuries during the game, and the Saints only put up 20 points.

I wish it was as simple as saying......... team x scored few points against team y so they will also score few points against team z.

Here’s what the Saints put up the last 6 weeks...
10
28
12
31
14
20
So they’ve been averaging 19 points/game over their last 6 games.

One of those game is without their starters. But for a better comparison here is what the saints put up against the Rams...……. you know the team they are about to play.

45.

If you're very touchy about hearing a bad thing said about your team and then go into defensive mode then i'll just rephrase what i said.............. our defense is not our strength and will be a problem against a very offensive coach who has at his disposal a lot of offensive weapons and an elite QB.

We can hope that Wade comes out with a shutdown game plan but we have been hoping for that for weeks now. We can hope that Suh plays even better than what he did against Dallas but in my view thats unlikely and our path to victory is through our offense carrying us. I would love to be surprised and win the game 23-14

[Horny Mcbae]

What are the significant injury issues the Saints have, if any?