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Saints News, 10/7/16: Dennis Allen Preaches Consistency to Saints' Defense

After showing a few flashes of brilliance against the Chargers, Saints' DC Dennis Allen is trying to replicate that success on a consistent basis. Allen thinks that the team is capable of making those kinds of plays on a regular basis, they just need to hunker down earlier in games.

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Saints News

New Orleans Saints overcame 0.1 percent win probability vs. Chargers | NOLA.com

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The expected goodbye week will be delayed, because of Saints victory last Sunday | FOX Sports
The Saints won last week 35-34 against the San Diego Chargers in dramatic fashion. That's a fact. The Saints are 1-3 on the season. That's another fact. However, the state of the team has not changed since Sunday. There is happiness around Who Dat Nation, but unfortunately this is just a d...

Dennis Allen adjusting on the fly as Saints' defensive injuries mount | Saints | theadvocate.com
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New Orleans Saints' defense has breakout moment, but needs consistency - NFC South- ESPN
The Saints closed out their win over the Chargers with an impressive display of defense. Now they need to carry that through the rest of the season.

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NFL News

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Miami Dolphins CB Xavien Howard (knee) out vs. Tennessee | The Daily Dolphin

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