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By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Two weeks in a row, the New Orleans Saints needed a defensive stand late in the fourth quarter.
Two weeks in a row, the Saints defense did what it needed to do to seal a win.
In Sunday’s game, the Pittsburgh Steelers took the ball back with 1 minute, 25 seconds remaining. A field goal would’ve made it a tie game, or a touchdown would’ve given the Steelers a lead and a likely victory.
Instead, the Saints forced a turnover and sealed the 31-28 win at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
“We keep saying put it on the defense, and let us make strides,” defensive end Cameron Jordan said. “I hate that we let so many points be scored on us, but at the same time, that’s a win.” ...
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