1. In back-to-back games against Kansas City and Seattle, the Saints defense has allowed 20 points and 326 yards (to K.C.), and 13 points and 359 yards (to Seattle). That’s noticeable growth in the right direction for a unit that allowed 30-plus points and 400-plus yards in four of the first give games. “It’s two-fold,” Payton said. “We’ve been able to reduce our snaps and possess the ball a little bit more efficiently offensively, and we’ve been able to get off the field on third down a little bit more efficiently.” The Chiefs and Seahawks were a combined 8 for 20 on third down, while the Saints’ offense was 18 for 29 on third down, and time of possession favored New Orleans 32:38-27:22 against Kansas City, and 36:12-23:48 versus Seattle.
John DeShazier: takeaways from Coach Sean Payton's Wednesday teleconference
