The New Orleans Saints run defense has been up against some tough opponents in 2020, however none tougher than their Christmas Day clash with Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook. While the Saints defense held their own against the former Florida State man, Cook didn’t go hungry on Christmas night, totaling 15 carries for 73 yards and a score against Pro Football Focus’s second-rated run defense. Here, we’ll take a look at the good and the not good from the Saints run defense on Friday.
Cook’s first run of the day was a 15-yard run on a zone concept.