Saints' biggest weakness in 2024 has officially turned into a trend that may end their season sooner than later
Against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New Orleans Saints embarrassed themselves defensively in the second half. They were outscored 27-0 after halftime, and the Bucs ran all over the Saints defense. They lost the NFC South clash, 51-27. What stands out the most after a four-game losing streak for the black and gold? Saints' missed […]
Against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New Orleans Saints embarrassed themselves defensively in the second half. They were outscored 27-0 after halftime, and the Bucs ran all over the Saints defense. They lost the NFC South clash, 51-27.
What stands out the most after a four-game losing streak for the black and gold?
Saints' missed tackles in 2024
The Saints officially have a terrifying trend on their hands. Early in the season, they were sure handed on defense. Over the past few weeks, that strength has turned into a glaring issue for Dennis Allen's unit.
New Orleans' missed tackles have continued to elevate week after week. They've missed double digit tackles in three straight matchups, all losses for the Saints.
- Week 1 vs. CAR: 5
- Week 2 vs. DAL: 7
- Week 3 vs. PHI: 6
- Week 4 vs. ATL: 10
- Week 5 vs. KC: 13
- Week 6 vs. TB: 15
- according to Pro Football Focus
Dennis Allen described the Saints' tackling as atrocious in Week 6 against the Bucs. When your tackling is that bad, you tend to give up a lot of points. New Orleans did exactly that against Tampa, allowing 51 points.
The Saints head coach does not think that it's an effort issue from his players. He more so believes that it is their execution and attention to detail.
"I think execution has been a big issue. We haven't executed as well as we need to. And tackling has been an issue. Something we have to figure out, and we have to figure it out in a hurry" — Dennis Allen
Injuries have mounted for the Saints over the past handful of weeks. The linebacker group has been dealing with a plethora of ailments, and the safety room has been hit hard, too.
That being said, there is no excuse for that many missed tackles for an NFL unit.
Watch the entire Monday press conference from Allen below.
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A tough truth, seemingly.
