That’s just what the doctor ordered. The New Orleans Saints were in a bad way after losing five of their first seven games, but Week 8’s impressive shutout of the Las Vegas Raiders has injected some much-needed positive energy into their season outlook. Is Dennis Allen’s team turning the corner? Would it be more accurate to describe this as Alvin Kamara’s team? And what could they have done better (even if we risk nitpicking a 24-0 victory).
So let’s take a closer look at the game and answer some key questions: What went right, what went wrong, and what’s the bottom line?