One of the biggest flaws I see on the Offensive side of the ball
ive watched the game again. It was the drive when it was 20-17 Saints, (ATL just scored a td) 14:57 to go in the game. With the momentum shift to ATL, the Saints respond to ATLs TD by going 3 and out and punting. I figured ATL w/ the momentum gets moving and takes the lead and doesnt look back. But the Saints force a 3 and out. Only to go 3 and out again. Then ATL goes 10 plays and misses a tying FG. (6:34 left in the game) THe Saints get the ball and go 3 and out again. Atl gets the ball and goes 6 plays then the INT by 32. The Saints offense goes three and out for the 4th time in a row. Then in the final minute, ATL goes 6 plays and loses.
We actually moved the ball in the 3rd quarter but 4 consecutive three and outs is putting way too much pressure on the D to hold off a measly 3 point lead. Obviously ill take the win, but we have to get that fixed. It doesn't have to be wholesale changes, but enough offense to at least squeeze out a couple FG's which would've made it a two possession game. (9 points) I understand that we were used to losing (remember they say "winning and losing are habits") and habits are hard to break. But now that've we've broken it, hopefully we gain confidence and improve vs Clev. Because if we give JW 4 chances to score, he'll eventually get it done.