MJD really just said the Rams have a better defense.

Hopefully the offense comes out to play. The Rams run game can be held in check if the Saints can jump up 14 quick on them. Payton though for years has used offense to protect defense, and this game should follow that formula. If the offense can’t turn drives into points, and let the game stay close so the rams can keep banging away with 2 backs, they will put up yards. But, if Brees and company can go on long drives, score points then it marginalizes their running game. Also, Dallas at least didn’t have the offense to do that, and couldn’t turn drives into points. Also Dallas doesn’t have depth, and plays close to the line. The Rams were able to grind them down, and once past the line were able to gain yardage.