.Given that they worked with Dennis Allen in 2022, the Saints are the only team in the NFL along with a beneficial point differential (+80) yet a losing file (18-22).Of the 13 teams along with a favorable aspect differential, 12 produced the playoffs a minimum of the moment. 8 arrived twice. Saints are the outlier.-- John Sigler (@john_siglerr) October 14, 2024.The New Orleans Saints' begin to the 2024 season appeared exceptionally good, as they scored 91 factors and also possessed a +62 factor differential via pair of weeks, which is actually excellent. The difference in points scored and also factors allowed is among the NFL's essential stats as well as red flags of excellence.But now after Week 6 has actually concluded, they rest at 2-4 along with 167 overall aspects (19 PPG throughout that period of 4 full weeks) and are up to a +20 factor differential. This has actually quite been the case with Dennis Allen as well as his groups over the course of his 2 previous periods with the Saints.Because Allen was chosen in 2022, they are actually the only group with a beneficial factor differential but likewise a dropping report. In the course of that span they possess a +80 factor differential as well as an 18-22 record. Furthermore, of the 13 teams with a beneficial factor differential during the course of that span, 12 made the playoffs a minimum of when, and also 8 made it twice, with the Saints being the only group to miss out.This shows that the Saints succeed big when they succeed as well as lose little when they shed, but it also suggests they drop the huge bulk of their activities in close matches, which signifies a breakdown to liquidate activities in the late stages. That has actually certainly been just one of the biggest objections of this Saints team ever since Sean Payton left behind, and even more significantly, Drew Brees.