The New Orleans Saints defense has been notoriously known for being a train wreck three out of the last four seasons, and things started much of the same in 2016 despite the upgrades. However, over the past few contests they’ve started to find a groove and are closer to getting some key pieces back.
Saints 2016 defensive performance under Dennis Allen
| OAK at NO | NO at NYG | ATL at NO | NO at SD | CAR at NO | NO at KC | SEA at NO | |
| First Downs | 25 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 32 | 20 | 15 |
| 3rd Down | 4-11 | 7-15 | 5-11 | 6-13 | 3-11 | 3-9 | 5-11 |
| Total Net Yards | 486 | 417 | 442 | 346 | 406 | 326 | 359 |
| Off Plays | 64 | 75 | 63 | 67 | 76 | 52 | 54 |
| Avg Gain | 7. |