.Because they tapped the services of Dennis Allen in 2022, the Saints are actually the only crew in the NFL with a beneficial aspect differential (+80) yet a dropping report (18-22).Of the thirteen crews along with a favorable aspect differential, 12 produced the playoffs at least when. 8 arrived twice. Saints are the outlier.-- John Sigler (@john_siglerr) Oct 14, 2024.The New Orleans Saints' start to the 2024 time appeared especially great, as they racked up 91 factors and had a +62 factor differential with two full weeks, which is exceptional. The variation in factors counted as well as points permitted is one of the NFL's crucial stats and also indicators of excellence.Today after Week 6 has actually wrapped up, they sit at 2-4 along with 167 overall factors (19 PPG in the course of that span of four full weeks) and are up to a +20 aspect differential. This has somewhat been the case with Dennis Allen and his staffs over the course of his pair of prior periods with the Saints.Since Allen was actually worked with in 2022, they are the only group with a beneficial point differential yet also a shedding report. During that stretch they possess a +80 point differential as well as an 18-22 record. Furthermore, of the 13 staffs with a positive point differential in the course of that period, 12 helped make the playoffs at the very least the moment, as well as 8 produced it two times, with the Saints being the only staff to lose out.This shows that the Saints win significant when they succeed and also drop small when they drop, but it likewise means they lose the large majority of their video games in near competitions, which suggests a failing to close out games in the late phases. That has actually undoubtedly been one of the biggest criticisms of this particular Saints staff since Sean Payton left, and also more notably, Drew Brees.