New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley (20) covers Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) resulting in an incomplete pass in the second half of Tampa Bay's 31-24 win over New Orleans, Sunday, December 31, 2017, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Fla.
Advocate staff photo by HILARY SCHEINUKThe emergence of Ken Crawley ended up being the missing piece of the puzzle for a young New Orleans secondary that served as the catalyst for the Saints' defensive improvement.
Crawley, who was left inactive for the first two games, joined the starting lineup in Week 3 against the Carolina Panthers due to injury and entrenched himself as the starter, a long, physical complement to Rookie of the Year Marshon Lattimore.