Deshaun Watson in Concussion protocol
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https://x.com/browns/status/2117988008448463242?a=ZjoXvSCshBjkiwPLe5c&s=46
Late addition so doubtful he plays this week. Optimistic Fan Club said in his post game show that he was concussed from that hit in Q1. -
I'm surprised they can tell the difference.... Concussions are serious injuries - I remember they made a different kind of helmet for Larry Csonka back in the day. I wonder what ever happened with developing a helmet that would try to not let that happen, if possible.
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I'm surprised they can tell the difference.... Concussions are serious injuries - I remember they made a different kind of helmet for Larry Csonka back in the day. I wonder what ever happened with developing a helmet that would try to not let that happen, if possible.
@calfoxwc said:
I'm surprised they can tell the difference.... Concussions are serious injuries - I remember they made a different kind of helmet for Larry Csonka back in the day. I wonder what ever happened with developing a helmet that would try to not let that happen, if possible.
They're trying stuff, like that bonnet over the helmet that some players wear, including JOK when he got injured. Over the years the whole shape of the helmet has been changed to try and combat head injuries. I mean, aside from making the helmet the size of a beach ball, how much can you do?
So Sanders is going to have to work his ass off with those starting receivers. We need this win. -
@calfoxwc said:
I'm surprised they can tell the difference.... Concussions are serious injuries - I remember they made a different kind of helmet for Larry Csonka back in the day. I wonder what ever happened with developing a helmet that would try to not let that happen, if possible.
They're trying stuff, like that bonnet over the helmet that some players wear, including JOK when he got injured. Over the years the whole shape of the helmet has been changed to try and combat head injuries. I mean, aside from making the helmet the size of a beach ball, how much can you do?
So Sanders is going to have to work his ass off with those starting receivers. We need this win.@Orion It will be interesting to see if Monken runs the offense almost exclusively from shotgun this Sunday with Sanders or if he mixes it up, with more under center. He did run the offense under center last year under Stefanski, right?
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@Orion It will be interesting to see if Monken runs the offense almost exclusively from shotgun this Sunday with Sanders or if he mixes it up, with more under center. He did run the offense under center last year under Stefanski, right?
@Dutch-Oven said:
He did run the offense under center last year under Stefanski, right?
I don't know the percentage. But I don't think we'll see major changes in this game that Sanders has to play in. And I'd assume that Watson will be going right back in when he's cleared to play. Unless Sanders really lights things up. Which is what he'll probably be hoping/trying to do. It's his only hope. -
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DislikeIn the 2026 NFL season, the New Orleans Saints defense ranks 29th in total yards allowed (377.7 per game) and tied for 31st in points allowed (29.7 per game), placing them firmly in the bottom tier of league defenses.
Overview of Saints Defensive Rankings (2026)Below are the key defensive metrics for the Saints through the 2026 season, based on league-wide rankings:
Total Defense
- 377.7 yards allowed per game — 29th of 32
- This places the Saints among the worst defenses in the league in overall yardage allowed.
- FOX Sports
Scoring Defense
- 29.7 points allowed per game — T‑31st of 32
- Only one team allows more points per game, making scoring defense a major weakness.
- statchasers.com
Passing Defense
- 239.7 passing yards allowed per game — 25th of 32
- The secondary struggles, ranking in the bottom quarter of the league.
- FOX Sports
Rushing Defense
- 138.0 rushing yards allowed per game — 30th of 32
- Run defense is one of the Saints’ biggest issues, ranking near the bottom.
- statchasers.com
Advanced Metrics
- EPA/play allowed: +0.07 — T‑24th
- Success rate allowed: 49.5% — 32nd (worst in NFL)
- These efficiency metrics confirm the defense struggles on a per‑play basis.
- statchasers.com
Summary
Across nearly all major defensive categories—yards, points, passing, rushing, and efficiency—the Saints rank in the bottom tier of the NFL for the 2026 season.
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With the Saints defense being so bad, the Browns should run the ball a lot. No need to let Sanders throw 30 times
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Jordan Tyson is back to practice. Don't know if or how much he will play.
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