Two games ago, the New orleans Saints failed to score a touchdown in a 16-11 road loss to Tampa Bay. A week later, they scored six against Arizona. As New Orleans closes out its home schedule for 2016, looking to win its second straight game and raise its record to 7-8, it likely won’t need to score 48 points Saturday against the Buccaneers (8-6). But a much, much better offensive performance will be required. Here are a few ways to accomplish that, and more:
1. As usual, the Saints offense begins and ends with how effectively Drew Brees is protected.