The defense rests: The Saints are 6-2, tied for the NFC South lead and already have defeated five teams that went to the playoffs last season.
So what's to worry about?
Well, their defense. It's 29th overall. The Saints have allowed 209 points, the second-highest total in the NFC. None of that is postseason-worthy.
''It's a breakdown here, a breakdown there,'' Coach Jim Haslett said. ''We haven't put it all together, but I think we will.''
The Saints have surrendered 403 rushing yards and an average of 6.4 yards per carry in their past two games combined. Over the past four games, their opponents have scored 11 touchdowns in 12 trips inside the New Orleans 20. That's a 91.7% success rate.