Saints:What’s workingWhen opposing offenses drive to or inside the New Orleans 20-yard line, the Saints’ defense has been in the top third in the league in keeping them out of the end zone. New Orleans ranks ninth in the NFL in defensive red zone percentage. The Falcons scored only one touchdown after reaching the red zone. Their other TD came on a 37-yard run by Bijan Robinson.What needs helpThe Saints’ defensive front has had some unflattering numbers against the run lately. After allowing 181 yards against Atlanta, the Saints have yielded 122 or more yards rushing in five of six games, including 277 against Tampa Bay and 225 against Denver.Stock upVeteran WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling, a midseason acquisition, had three catches and they were big ones. He finished with 109 yards and two touchdowns. He might have had more production had the Falcons not rotated more coverage Valdes-Scantling’s way after he …
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