Well you certainly wish the wins would come easier, but such is life. The New Orleans Saints get a must needed win and sweep their bitter divisional rival the Atlanta Falcons along the way. But even with the positive steps forward, there were some concerning trends that prevailed. Penalties, (though the officiating was more than questionable) coaching decisions and some play calling still raised eyebrows at moments.
So while the result was a win, the Saints still have some important elements to figure out in the closing weeks of the season. Here is how we graded their performance in a much-needed victory over the Falcons: