New Orleans Saints: 3 Players to watch on Sunday
A.J. Klein, linebacker
In A.J.’s spot, I wanted to put the entire Saints’ defenses, but I settled for one import character inside of the defense. The New Orleans Saints have not allowed a 100-yard running back in 33 straight games. In the past 3-4 weeks, they have held offenses to less than 260 yards per game.
They’ve done so by limiting drives with both an elite secondary and front.
But, we don’t oftentimes talk about the team’s linebacking corp. Klein is a solid linebacker and will be vitally important when it comes to stopping rookie Kyler Murray, who typically forces defenses to mark him with a linebacker.
As we observe how awful the #Bears look, and they do - let us also acknowledge the greatness of the #Saints. Defense suffocates everyone they play. Winning without hall of fame QB. Sean Payton clear front runner for coach of the year.
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) October 20, 2019
To win a Super Bowl, a defense has to be stout and right now this defense is looking in Super Bowl shape.
This is a large part due to the production of A.J. Klein. On the season, Klein ranks 3rd on the Saints defense in tackles, and during the last 4-week run, he’s had a combo of tackles 7/6/6/3 respectively.
This could be the game for Klein to break out another 7+ tackle game. If he dominates and controls the front while Bell and Lattimore lock down the secondary, this game could get ugly quick.