Twice this season, the Saints have had noticeable lapses in terms of punt and kick coverage.
Against Detroit, Jamal Agnew had four punt returns for 106 yards, including a 74-yard touchdown. And against the Los Angeles Rams, Pharoh Cooper averaged 27 yards on four kickoff returns and 19 yards on three punt returns, with a long return of 40 yards on each.
Those are significant contributing factors to opponents averaging 26.2 yards per kickoff return and 13.1 yards per punt return. Also, a contributor is that the Saints have lost a couple of core special teamers this season due to injury.