After building back to back strong performances against the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool Aid McKinstry hit a rough patch against the Los Angeles Rams in their 34-10 week 9 defeat. The Rams consistently targeted the young defensive back, testing him 6 times and successfully completing each attempt for 82 yards and 2 touchdowns.
He finished the game with a PFF grade of 42.7. While the performance was a setback, his recent growth and flashes of high level play suggest that this may have been more of a learning experience than a lasting concern, as he continues to develop in the Saints secondary.