QB Jacoby Brissett vs. Saints’ pass rush

Although quarterback Jacoby Brissett has faced his share of tough defensive front four’s and road conditions this season, none will match what he faces on Monday night. Up next for the Colts’ QB1 is not only a road game inside the very loud Superdome but a Saints’ defense whose pass rush is arguably the best in the league.

Led by defensive end Cameron Jordan and his 13 sacks, the Saints are ranked fourth in sacks (43). An underrated aspect of the Saints’ pass-rushing success is depth. Besides Jordan, the Saints have multiple defenders who could finish the season with at least five sacks. At the moment, Marcus Davenport has six sacks and the trio of Trey Henderson, David Onyemata, and Demario Davis all have three or four sacks apiece.

If Brissett wants to have a similar performance to his in Week 14, he must capitalize on big-play opportunities early in the game, in order to quiet down the home crowd. It also doesn’t hurt if Brissett doesn’t commit any turnovers or is forced to convert third downs of long-distance.