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The New Orleans Saints made easy work of the Indianapolis Colts during their prime-time matchup on Monday Night Football in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. While the 34-7 scoreline was impressive, the records set were even more so. However, the results could not have been accomplished if not for the efforts of some key players.

Here are the game balls we have given to some players for their extraordinary performances in Monday night’s game.

Marshon Lattimore

The Pro Bowler was tasked with shadowing Colts wideout T.Y. Hilton for much of the night. Even with Hilton returning from injury, the wideout has proven he among the best in the game at his position. Lattimore did a phenomenal job at keeping Hilton quiet all evening.

It was not until the second half of the game when Hilton looked as if he was going to be productive. However, Lattimore continued to shut Hilton out of the game, and the wideout finished with only four receptions and 25 yards receiving. In a night where New Orleans’ pass rush was non-existent, Lattimore helped pick up the slack by playing lockdown defense on the edge.

Chauncey Gardner-Johnson

Starting safety Vonn Bell did not see action Monday night due to injury, and rookie standout Gardner-Johnson took his place in the starting lineup. Before leaving the game with a concussion, Gardner-Johnson made his mark on the defense. During a game where, as previously mentioned, the Saints lacked any real pass rush, the rookie safety attacked the Colts backfield.

Gardner-Johnson led New Orleans in tackles on the evening with eight, and was a constant threat to Indianapolis’ rushing attack. Hopefully the rookie’s concussion will heal similarly to tight end Jared Cook’s and fans can see the special talent take the field against the Tennessee Titans in Week 16.

Michael Thomas

Can’t Guard Mike was back at it on Monday night. After another 12 receptions for a 128 yards and a touchdown, how could we not give the man a game ball? His consistent and repeated performances are becoming the status quo, and as such are beginning to fly under the radar.

Thomas is currently chasing Marvin Harrison’s single season reception record of 143, and is currently 11 receptions behind. That is essentially one game for Thomas, and New Orleans could see two huge records fall in back-to-back weeks.

Drew Brees

Easiest decision on this list. Brees led his team to the 34-7 blowout, while throwing for 307 yards and four touchdowns. Lest we forget he also broke the record for most career passing touchdowns by throwing for 541 touchdowns in his illustrious career. He also threw 30 passes, 29 of which were caught for completions, another record set for highest completion percentage in an NFL football game. Who is this guy, and how is he only 40-years old?

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