Let’s be honest here

SAINTSFAN said

Time of possession in 2nd half almost exactly the same as first half (within 3 seconds) and 4 of those GB possessions were kneel downs. So, really only 7 more plays. The problem is that all of the GB scoring drives were 2:33 or less. Defense has to at least make them use clock if they are going to let them score. Defense did not play even close to well enough to win in the 4th quarter. There was NO reason to be "fatigued." That is an excuse.

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Believe what you want, but not allowing a defense to rotate players in while playing a no huddle offense most of 2nd half will wear out any defense. If there was "NO reason" to be "fatigued" - why do you think Lafluer changed his offense to no huddle and no subs? If he brought on a sub, the refs wouldve have to allow us time to sub as well. Its because he saw us wearing down.

When you constantly choose to punt instead or kick longer FGs, or go for it on 4th down and put the pressure on your defense, you cant be too surprised when the defense eventually starts leaking yards.