Who stood out most in the New Orleans Saints preseason games — for good and bad? Pro Football Focus player grades aren’t useful for any serious analysis, but they are nice for a quick reference when scouring each end of the spectrum.
There’s a wide gulf in sample sizes in preseason, though, so we’re filtering the lists down to players who were on the field for at least 20% of snaps in each phase of the game. That removes guys who were only out there for seven or eight plays while reflecting those who were actively participating each week.
Here’s what PFF had to say about the Saints’ best (and worst) performers on offense and defense after three preseason games: