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The New Orleans Saints commit seven deadly sins against the Oakland Raiders

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 16: Dennis Allen, head coach of the Oakland Raiders, watches game action during a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 16, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints won 28-20. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 16: Dennis Allen, head coach of the Oakland Raiders, watches game action during a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on August 16, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints won 28-20. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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The Saints only converted 36% of their third down conversions. While the Raiders did have the same exact percentage, this is something that was one of the strengths last year at 48%. These critical times in the game cannot be overemphasized. This is yet another example of how the Saints did not make big plays when it counted.

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