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New Orleans Saints key ingredients to victory against Los Angeles Rams | 2023 NFL Week 16

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Another good run-stopping effort will be critical

By John DeShazier - Senior Writer | New Orleans Saints

Clearly, the New Orleans Saints searched for and found several things that worked in the last two games, victories over Carolina and the New York Giants. The task will be taller for New Orleans (7-7) on Thursday night, against the Rams (7-7) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.

Here are a few ways in which New Orleans can continue its momentum and win its third consecutive game:

1. DUCK DONALD: If New Orleans is going to have any kind of offensive success, it's going to have to contain Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year and seven-time All-Pro. The Saints’ offensive line has been a strength for the last three games, during which the offense has averaged 24 points and totaled 10 touchdowns, including touchdowns on nine of 10 trips in the red zone. Donald has six sacks this season, and he's as disruptive as any defender New Orleans will face. The Saints were able to do enough last year in a 27-20 victory, though Donald had two tackles for loss and a quarterback hit. The interior linemen (left guard James Hurst, center Erik McCoy and right guard Cesar Ruiz) need a peak performance to contain him again.

2. KEEP SIZZLING: The red zone efficiency needs to continue. Two things to note: The touchdowns almost have been evenly split in the red zone over the previous three games (five passing, four rushing) and the run game has been a catalyst as the offensive line and backs have imposed their will on opponents. Quarterback Derek Carr actually threw another touchdown just outside the red zone, a 23-yarder to tight end Juwan Johnson, so he and the receiving corps appear to have found a stride in the tight windows. Jimmy Graham's presence has been monumental. ...

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