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The New Orleans Saints 27-16 loss to the St. Louis Rams was not as competitive as the score indicates

The Rams dispatched a thorough and confident beating that placed the NFC South title up-for-grabs when the Saints visit the Carolina Panthers during Week 16.

The Saints have had an incredibly hard time winning games on the road and the Panthers appear to be ready to assume the top spot.

The size of the task at hand is not lost on coach Sean Payton who told the Associated Press that he told his soldiers that changes will be made.

“Listen, I think we’re looking closely at every element,” Payton said.”You know, I told the players today in the team meeting we’re looking closely at each aspect of this team.”

“I just think it’s important for us to do that,” Payton continued. “Whether it’s the tackle position, whether it’s a player on defense … we’re going to look closely at what our options are and what gives us the best chance.”

“It’s our job with an important game coming up to make corrections and then also to look closely at whom we are asking to do certain things,” he said.

The rebounding coach was short and terse when describing how he felt on Monday.

“It’s a tough day when you come back off a game like that,” Payton said.

Payton’s quarterback Drew Brees stated that a simpler offensive gameplan may provide the spark that the Saints need to keep it moving.

“By doing that, I think you allow guys to play faster, play with more confidence,” Brees said. “Also, too, it’s a bit of a mentality. … It’s just establishing that feeling that when we do get down, we’re never out. We are built to be able to overcome any scenario or situation like that. But we’ve got to go out and do it.”

If they don’t “do it” the Saints will drop a shot at the division title on their way to the Wild Card round.

Sean Payton puts all Saints on notice

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