Saints vs. Texans: What’s the Game Plan for New Orleans?

November 28, 2015   ·   Zane Brown   ·   Jump to comments

After a bye in Week 11, the New Orleans Saints will hit the road to take on the Houston Texans in a Sunday afternoon matchup.
The Saints (4-6) are looking to snap a two-game losing skid, but head coach Sean Payton's club will have to do so in unfriendly territory against a 5-5 Texans squad that has won three straight.
New Orleans, which ranks dead last in the NFL in total defense, will be playing in its first game without former defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. Following their 47-14 Week 10 loss to the Washington Redskins, the Saints fired Ryan, who was in the midst of his third season in New Orleans.
Defensive assistant Dennis Allen will serve as Ryan’s replacement, and he’ll have his hands full against a Texans offense that's coming off an impressive showing against a stingy New York Jets defense.
Let’s take a closer look at a few things to watch for in this matchup, which kicks off Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
 
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