Article Pro Football Focus credits Saints pass rush with 41 QB pressures vs. Falcons (1 Viewer)

[Dr. Saint]

Pro Football Focus credits Saints pass rush with 41 QB pressures vs. Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons did everything they could to take the New Orleans Saints defense out of the game on Thursday night. They forced the Saints defenders to remain on the field for a season-high 93 …

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Great job by the D!!!

 

[Saint Kamara]

That would be an NFL record.

And with 93 snaps on defense, the D line should have been totally winded. So it's that much more epic a performance.

 

[whodatphil]

Can’t wait for some Baldys breakdowns. Ryan looked uncomfortable the whole game

 

[Dr. Saint]

Can’t wait for some Baldys breakdowns. Ryan looked uncomfortable the whole game

The Tuttle stiff arm was classic!!

 

[BiloxiSaint1]

That would be an NFL record.

And with 93 snaps on defense, the D line should have been totally winded. So it's that much more epic a performance.

Cam Jordan had 65 snaps. Next highest on D line was Davenport with 47 snaps. Great rotation on D line is what kept them fresh.

Edit: Rankins had 50 snaps, so he was second highest.

 

[SaintsIn2009]

It didn't seem like while watching the game because of all the penalties, but they did play a great game on defense. Those darn self inflicted wounds made is seem worse than it really was. But they locked it down when it mattered in the 4th quarter. 5 of 15 plays resulted in sacks!!! That's how you take control of a game.