4 big takeaways from Saints’ 26-9 loss to the Falcons

The New Orleans Saints put up a disappointing performance in their Week 10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, showing a concerning lack of depth.

Michael Thomas went 13-of-14, and it almost didn’t matter

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NFL teams still haven’t found a way to guard him, as Thomas caught all but one pass sent his way, picking up 152 receiving yards (the most of anyone in the game). But it didn’t translate into points, and none of the Saints’ other receivers capitalized on the attention he demanded from the Falcons defense. Tre’Quan Smith (57 snaps), Ted Ginn Jr. (48), Krishawn Hogan (11), and Deonte Harris (2) combined for one catch on five targets over the course of the game. That simply isn’t good enough to win in the NFL. The Saints have neglected their depth at the wide receiver position for some time now, and it’s

coming back to bite them.

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