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Saints receivers' emphasis on blocking paying dividends in running game

Tre'Quan Smith was on the receiving end of kudos following Sunday's win against the New York Giants.

The New Orleans Saints rookie receiver could be seen on film throwing a "textbook" block against Giants safety Landon Collins on Alvin Kamara's 49-yard touchdown run with 2:16 to play in the game.

"When you see long touchdown runs, rarely is there not a receiver involved that makes it happen," Saints coach Sean Payton said. "You have to find a way to block the support, and that's a good safety we are talking about for the Giants.

"The play was blocked well inside and Tre put himself in a perfect position.