The Saints aren't getting enough credit on offense right now
The New Orleans Saints' offense hasn't always been pretty this season. That being said, it has been a lot more explosive than most people may think. Their balance has allowed them to break off some huge plays, especially over the last few weeks. Between breakout runs from Taysom Hill or deep targets to rookie wide […]
The New Orleans Saints' offense hasn't always been pretty this season. That being said, it has been a lot more explosive than most people may think.
Their balance has allowed them to break off some huge plays, especially over the last few weeks.
Between breakout runs from Taysom Hill or deep targets to rookie wide receiver Chris Olave, the Saints are actually getting more chunk plays than you would think.
At the start of the season, the Saints struggled mightily to create explosive plays. The only time that was happening was the occasional connection between Jameis Winston and Chris Olave.
The offense began to expand a bit more downfield in Week 4 against the Vikings. The last three weeks have really broken the offense open, though.
The Saints are using Taysom Hill in the running game more often, and it's paying off. Additionally, Andy Dalton has consistently found Olave and Juwan Johnson for explosive plays.
Rashid Shaheed has also added two massive plays on two touches this season on offense. He has a 53-yard touchdown catch and a 44-yard touchdown run. The Saints need to find more ways to get him involved with the ball in his hands.
The return of a healthy Jameis Winston could increase their leading statistic as well.
He enjoys pushing the ball downfield and takes plenty of chances. Look for Olave and company to be the benefactors if he does return as the starter.
The Saints are also third in total offense. They average 398.3 yards per game. New Orleans is top ten with 25 points per game, too. That ranks seventh in the NFL.
New Orleans has shown flashes of explosiveness through the air and on the ground. That may come as a surprise to many fans.
The Saints need to continue that if they want to turn this season around.
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