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New Orleans Saints – Performances of Note

Khiry Robinson, HB: +2.0

Breakdown: With the commanding lead that the Cowboys built, Robinson was pushed very much to the periphery of the Saints’ play calling, carrying the ball only eight times in his second start. One big play early in the fourth was a gentle reminder of the ability the Saints have to make plays on the ground, and the vulnerability of the Dallas defense, that was marginalized last night by play calling and scoreboard pressure.

Signature Play: His 62-yard gain with 14 minutes left in the game saw him set up his blocks nicely at the line of scrimmage before bouncing outside off of Marques Colston’s block on Orlando Scandrick to bust down the sideline for a big gain.

Kenny Vaccaro, SS: -4.1

Breakdown: Poor tackling has been a hallmark of Saints’ defenses for a few years now and after a better season last year that prior form has returned. Combined with struggles in coverage Vaccaro missed three tackles to take his season total to nine after missing half a dozen in the season opener.

Signature Stat: Vaccaro has nine of the Saints’ 44 missed tackles through four games, last season they only missed 77 in 16 games.

Cameron Jordan, DE: -4.5

Breakdown: A revelation since Rob Ryan’s arrival in New Orleans last spring, Jordan was ineffective last night. Muscled around by the Cowboys’ powerful offensive line, he was blanked as a pass rusher after chipping in with a hit and three hurries in the return matchup last season.

Signature Stat: This is the first time under Rob Ryan that Jordan has failed to register a pressure, the last time he was blanked also came in Dallas in Week 16 of the 2012 season.

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