Saints Defense ranked 1st in NFC, 5th in NFL

Going into the playoffs we have the 1st ranked defense in the NFC! This defense has been the difference in close games. We proved that we can stop the run Monday against the Falcons.

Overall Defense: 5th; 1st NFC
Pass Defense 2nd; 1st NFC
Opp. QB Rating 11th; 7th NFC
Rushing 18th; 9th NFC
Points per game (18.9) 6th; 4th NFC*

*This would be lower with the 6 defensive touchdowns given up. It would be 16.13 points per game. The Saints have given up the most (6) defensive touchdowns in the NFC. Of the three teams with lower PPG figures Greenbay has given up 1 defensive touchdown, Chicago 3 and Atlanta 2.

This league is about quarterbacks and stopping quarterbacks. I like our chances with Brees and our defense against any team in the NFL!