Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen called several blitzes vs. the Vikings' Sam Bradford and the Patriots' Tom Brady. The two passers brushed most of those attempts aside and sliced up the Saints' defense. It was almost laughable how poorly the Saints implemented the scheme in Weeks 1 and 2.

Three games later, the Saints have become one of the NFL's most successful pressure defenses. It's one of the primary reasons the Saints are above .500 (3-2) for the first time since 2013.

Against the Saints' blitz, Newton, Cutler and the Lions' Matthew Stafford combined for 24-47 passing, 264 yards, one touchdown, five interceptions (two pick-sixes); one rush, 10 yards; seven sacks; two lost fumbles (one for a touchdown) and 35.55 passer rating.