The defense did not do that well, I will get that out of the way because it wasn't a totally poor performance by any stretch. A pick six and a fumble recovery is the difference in this game and I have to give credit where credit is do the defense did actually win this game more so than the offense. Brees was held in check most of the night so were the receivers which is concerning. The D-Line however was very good and especially in the second half maintaining pressure on Cousins. Still a lot of work that needs to be done in the secondary. Stats why this was a very odd game if you go back in look at it.