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1. Maintain that run game potency we've had since CJ came aboard. It compensates for Kupp's loss and makes us hard to defend in a different way. It also helps sustain drives which will be important as our defense will not hold up to the Saints if our offense is 3 'n outing.
2. Try to avoid instances of Joyner being on Thomas. Joyner is a liability and allowing him to line up on a top weapon is a recipe for big plays of the bad variety. That first TD he gave up vs Dallas was him, but it was also a schematic deal where Dallas got the look they wanted and it paid off. Coverages need to focus on him in third and long situations.
3. Pressure's gotta be consistent. Brees is an assassin but move him off his spot and his accuracy dips. This of course is a no-brainer but it's still a critical part of this matchup. In the midseason matchup they removed Donald and we didn't pressure him enough. This time around there has to be more hurries and instances where he's feeling the heat. Fowler, Ebu, you two dudes in particular gotta ball out.
4. Have the deep shots ready. Saints are going to sell out to stuff the run game. Goff has to be ready to make them pay once or twice when they start gambling. This might well be another epic milestone type game for him if they prep this right.
2. Try to avoid instances of Joyner being on Thomas. Joyner is a liability and allowing him to line up on a top weapon is a recipe for big plays of the bad variety. That first TD he gave up vs Dallas was him, but it was also a schematic deal where Dallas got the look they wanted and it paid off. Coverages need to focus on him in third and long situations.
3. Pressure's gotta be consistent. Brees is an assassin but move him off his spot and his accuracy dips. This of course is a no-brainer but it's still a critical part of this matchup. In the midseason matchup they removed Donald and we didn't pressure him enough. This time around there has to be more hurries and instances where he's feeling the heat. Fowler, Ebu, you two dudes in particular gotta ball out.
4. Have the deep shots ready. Saints are going to sell out to stuff the run game. Goff has to be ready to make them pay once or twice when they start gambling. This might well be another epic milestone type game for him if they prep this right.