After two consecutive weeks with a costly fumble, Sean Payton benched Mark Ingram. Last week against the Chiefs, Ingram fumbled on a crucial 4th quarter drive in the red zone. This week, his 1st quarter fumble put the Seahawks on the board for 7 of their 17 points.
Tim Hightower got the nod in his place. Hightower struggled to gain much through most of the game, but the Saints stuck with the rush and Hightower ended up topping 100 yards with a respectable 3.9 yards per carry. That’s the first time a Saints RB has reached 100 yards in a game this year, and it’s already turned many Saints fans against Ingram.