Deshaun Watson in Concussion protocol

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In 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.
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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.
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Passing Defense

239.7 passing yards allowed per game — 25th of 32
The secondary struggles, ranking in the bottom quarter of the league.
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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.
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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.
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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.

syd

hopefully #2 will be able to get some play action going on. if he sez's scores 24-28 points #4 may not get his job back

Browns149

With the Saints defense being so bad, the Browns should run the ball a lot. No need to let Sanders throw 30 times

calfoxwc

Jordan Tyson is back to practice. Don't know if or how much he will play.

VaporTrail

@syd said:
hopefully #2 will be able to get some play action going on. if he sez's scores 24-28 points #4 may not get his job back

lol did you see his response when asked about film review of the saints offensel?

syd

@VaporTrail said:
lol did you see his response when asked about film review of the saints offensel?

no LOL what did he say ?

VaporTrail

@syd said:
no LOL what did he say ?

https://x.com/RuiterWrongFAN/status/2118036113336218075
What a dumbass.

MDDawg

Deshaun practicing today so he may pass concussion protocol. I suspect if he passes he may just throw the first pass and Shedeur plays the rest of the game.

syd

Bob806

Sanders gets the start vs the Saints

MDDawg

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Browns149

If Sanders throws the ball more than 25 times. The Browns will lose

MDDawg

Watson has cleared concussion protocol. Looks like Monken used this as an opportunity to take a look at Shedeur. https://x.com/camijustice/status/2119127232069202132?a=V8DFTy3YDWApitV0Zrk&s=46

darkside 5

@syd said:
so we get to see #2 start on sunday, I wonder if he will be able to get the ball out quicker than #4

The magic 8 ball says, "most definitely"

tiamat63

Saints Defensive EPA is... not good.

I'd expect Shedeur to find success today.

Orion

I just read where they're starting Watson against Houston. - Per 'source'.

Dutch Oven

@Orion I kind of assumed he’d be back in the saddle.

Feels like a year since they’ve played a home game

Orion

@Dutch-Oven Well, they're home now until December 20th.

Flugel

@Orion said:
I just read where they're starting Watson against Houston. - Per 'source'.

Phew! That said, I'm thinking their front 7 has a better pass rush than the one that just that had Sander's looking like a deer looking into headlights for too much of the game Sunday. My guess is it's a combo of a lack of preparation in the film room and focus as well as some inevitable rust. I didn't see a QB that looked hungry for the opporturnity he had until it was almost too late. I don't expect everyone to agree with that especially since the OL was a hot mess. However I think back to the types of QB/leadership we won with throughout the 80s with Sipe & Kosar; and I feel like I deserve to demand better considering how long ago that was. Thay had occasional bad days; but it wasn't ever because they didn't prepare for those hunting them. That might have been the most winnable game on the schedule yet; but to see a penalty fest unfold showed an overall lack of concentration epitomizing what happens when there's a lack of leadership or confidence on the leadership.

Just in case any extra motivation/incentive is needed this week - Watson is going against his previous employer. Just a guess that he'll be pepared...