The New Orleans Saints are back in action against the Eagles this week. Here is a preview of the game.
FOUR DOWNS
By air?: The Saints haven’t went into any game with a specific plan to air it out. If that wasn’t the plan last week against the Bengals, it might not ever be the plan. But New Orleans should have an advantage against a banged up Philadelphia secondary if it wants to use it.
More elite: The Saints haven’t had issues with any interior defenders this season, handling everything Aaron Donald and Geno Atkins had to offer the last two weeks. The team will have to face another test against Philadelphia’s Fletcher Cox, who also has the ability to wreck a game.
Get it: The Philadelphia offensive line has had a trouble protecting its quarterbacks this season. The Eagles have allowed 28 sacks this season, which ranks 10th in the NFL. For the sake of comparison, the Bengals had only allowed 20 before playing the Saints last week. New Orleans should look to exploit this.