NEW ORLEANS -- We were supposed to be worried about this resurgent New Orleans Saints defense in the wake of season-ending injuries to linebacker A.J. Klein and safety Kenny Vaccaro this week.
Instead, the Saints’ defense gave one of its most emphatic performance of the season in the team’s biggest game yet -- a 23-13 victory over the rival Falcons with control of the NFC South at stake.
The Saints (11-4) have now clinched their first playoff berth since 2013.