The opening drive was mostly horrible, then there were penalties on penalties, then a top of impressive stops… then it ended with disaster… then it didn’t matter because the offense took care of the rest. That was the day in a nutshell for the defense. Against a Brandon Weeden led offense you expect to have a decent day and this unit did. The number of penalties in the backfield is just too much, though. Give the Saints credit for going up against a stout offensive line and getting some sacks (3) and somewhat stopping the run. The Cowboys had 28 carries for 115 yards (4.
New Orleans Saints defensive and special teams player grades vs. Cowboys
