Cold, crowd add to Saints' challenges
 

METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Saints got an assist from Mother Nature this week as they prepare for a challenging “Monday Night Football” game at the Seattle Seahawks. The weather has been colder than usual in the New Orleans area this week -- in the low 50s, with wind chills in the 40s, and some rain and wind mixed in for the Saints’ Tuesday practice session.

The Saints practiced outdoors both Tuesday and Thursday to help them get acclimated to some of the conditions they’ll face at Seattle, where the current forecast calls for temperatures in the 30s and possible rain or snow.

“Having that similar environment is helpful,” Saints coach Sean Payton said. “Getting the crowd noise work done is critical as well, because the communication and the ability to focus with all those other things going on is where you are challenged.”

Cold, crowd add to Saints' challenges - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN