Three days before the Vikings' 28-25 win against the Saints, offensive coordinator Wes Phillips remarked how there are fewer Darrelle Revis-type cornerbacks in the league these days that guard an offense's No. 1 receiver solo. Phillips said most cornerbacks are given some sort of help, like how the Lions often had a safety over the top of Justin Jefferson to allow cornerback Jeff Okudah to play physical coverage underneath.
"Just cause it's hard to do," Phillips said. "That's why the corners get paid so much. It's hard to cover these guys."
But the Saints thought Marshon Lattimore, a four-time Pro Bowler, could handle Jefferson more often than not by himself.