You could argue both games were on us.

Marcus Williams' huge goof in Minny and the entire offense not executing since week 13 of last season.

Honestly, we were lucky that Alshon Jeffrey tipped that ball the week prior, we were going home otherwise.

The offense was dire for last stretch of the season as the Defense only got better. Thats the reason we won games late in the season, our D.

Gotta defend Mr. Marcus on the Minnesota loss; the rookie safety had just been told by the coaches to avoid contact, contesting a long pass, so that's the proper context to understanding that play...

Also, Payton had the Saints offense on a roll, running game was getting hot and he flubbed a 3rd and 1 call with Kamara up the middle instead of off-tackle (or Ingram up the middle) and kicked a FG...

That drive stays alive, they kill remaining time, likely score either way...

Dont get me wrong, I understand the context- unfortunately Marcus did a great job of avoiding contact, almost perfect in that regard.
I'll gladly admit it wasn't all Marcus though, as you stated the offense could have put the game away but Payton and the Offense has failed to do that for 2 consecutive years and its cost us in heartbreaking fashion each time.

The offensive output in the 2nd half of the Rams game was embarrassing to be honest.

What's so frustrating was in the 2nd half of the Vikings game, they could barely stop Brees, then we fail to get 1 measly yard that would have let us wind the clock down.

Sounds Harsh but we are big game chokers at the minute.

Dont get me wrong, I understand the context- unfortunately Marcus did a great job of avoiding contact, almost perfect in that regard.