The Saints travel to play the Washington football team on the road for the first time since 2015. Both teams look to improve to 3-2 and get some momentum on their side, especially the Saints going into the bye week. Here’s what you need to know about their team.
Stat Leaders
Passing Yards — QB Taylor Heinicke (960
Passing TDs — QB Taylor Heinicke (8)
Rushing Yards — RB Antonio Gibson (253)
Rushing TDs — J.D. McKissic (1), QB Taylor Heinicke (1) and RB Antonio Gibson (1)
Receiving Yards — WR Terry McLaurin (354)
Receiving TDs — WR Terry McLaurin (6)
Tackles — LB Cole Holcomb (41)
Sacks — DT Jonathan Allen (3) and DE Montez Sweat (3)
Interceptions — CB William Jackson (1)
Team Stats
Total offense — 20th (342.0 YPG)
Scoring offense — 12th (25.0 PPG)
Passing offense — 19th (238.8 YPG)
Sacks allowed — 2nd (4)
Rushing offense — 19th (104.3 YPG)
Third-down offense — 31st (30.2%)
Total defense — 29th (417.5 YPG)
Scoring defense — 28th (30.5 PPG)
Passing defense — 29th (299.0 YPG)
Sacks — T-23rd (7)
Rushing defense — 17th (118.5 YPG)
Third-down defense — 32nd (59.7%)
Time of possession — 29th (26:28)
Turnover differential — 27th (-3)
- 3 interceptions, 2 fumbles
Strengths
- Offensive Line
- Terry McLaurin
- Their ability to put up points
Weaknesses
- Third down
- Defense gives up a lot of yards and points
Written By Kadin Janisch
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