A look at how the Saints defense matches up against the Rams offense in a vital Week 13 showdown.
host the 5-6 Los Angeles Rams as part of the later slate of Sunday's matchups. Since Darren Rizzi replaced a fired Dennis Allen, the Saints have won two games going into last week's bye. Los Angeles lost last week at home against the Eagles, their third defeat in three weeks.
Fourth quarter collapses that resulted in losses to Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Carolina could have put a much different perspective on the season so far. Giving up 460 total yards to a Kansas City team without their top two wideouts and running backs, the Chiefs highest yardage output in 17 outings. Allowing 225 yards rushing to a Denver squad that's one of the worst in the NFL at running the football.
At tackle, second-year Bryan Bresee leads the team with 5.5 sacks. However, his five tackles for loss is indicative of a tendency to disappear for stretches. Neither Nathan Shepherd or Khalen Saunders have made difference making plays for the unit. Safety has been a vulnerable spot for New Orleans, especially as open field tacklers. Will Harris has given a boost to the entire defense for the last two games after a four-week injury absence. Veteran Tyrann Mathieu is still a playmaker against the pass but has been a microcosm of the team's tackling issues.Surprisingly, Los Angeles has been held to 20 points or fewer in seven of their eleven outings, going 1-6 in those contests.
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams runs the ball against the New Orleans Saints / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rams vs. Dolphins, Falcons vs. Saints predictions: NFL Week 10 picks, oddsSports betting writer Dylan Svoboda joins The Post’s NFL Bettor’s Guide for his first season.
Read more »
NFL Week 13: Saints Storylines to Follow Leading Up to the Rams GameBack off the bye, there's plenty of Saints storylines to watch this week before they host the Rams on Sunday.
Read more »
NFL Matchups: Comparing The Saints Offense Against The Rams DefenseExamining how the Saints offense matches up against the Rams defense.
Read more »
Los Angeles Rams Insider Podcast: NFC West Predictions, Saints Preview, And MoreOur latest episode of the Los Angeles Rams Insider Podcast predicts the Week 13 outcomes around the NFC West, previews the Rams' upcoming opponent's offense, and a few other storylines that have emerged this week.
Read more »
Resurgent and rested Saints seek a third straight victory when they host the RamsThe resurgent and rested New Orleans Saints will try to improve to 3-0 under interim coach Darren Rizzi when they host the Los Angeles Rams this weekend. The Rams are coming off a 37-20 loss to Philadelphia last Sunday night.
Read more »
Rams WR Demarcus Robinson to play vs. Saints after DUI arrestCoach Sean McVay says the team will allow the legal process as well as the NFL’s investigation into the matter to play out before any kind of suspension is handed down.
Read more »