JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Drew Brees’ absence has led to some inspired football by the New Orleans Saints’ defense.
They silenced Minshew Mania and shut down Leonard Fournette, who had been one of the hottest running backs in football over the past two weeks, with a 13-6 victory at Jacksonville.
It was the second time in three weeks that the Saints’ defense carried the team to a slugfest win with a dominant performance. And it was absolutely necessary on a hot afternoon in Jacksonville, where the Saints’ offense was ice-cold for much of the game.