Dennis Allen said the New Orleans Saints will place an extra emphasis on red zone efficiency in practice this week. Instead of just focusing on red zone work on Friday, the Saints will work in that area on Thursday as well.
This move is coming off the heels of the Saints’ worst performance inside the 20-yard line this year. All 15 of their points in Week 12’s loss to the Atlanta Falcons came from Blake Grupe’s leg for the second time this season.
New Orleans drove inside the 20 yard line five times on Sunday, but the end result was three field goals and two turnovers, including an untimely Derek Carr pick-six. Ending drives with touchdowns in the red zone has been an issue all year and Week 12’s game was the best, or worst, example of it.
Little pride should be taken in the ability to move up and down the field if there are no touchdowns scored at the end of those possessions. Dedicating extra practice time to this issue is long overdue. Hopefully it makes a difference starting with Week 13’s home game against the Detroit Lions.
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