Saints' defense encouraged by strides made since opener
New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye (6) and New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) hits Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye (6) and New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (92) hits Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Sep. 11, 2022 02:23 PM EDT
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen speaks during the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen speaks during the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Sep. 11, 2022 02:00 PM EDT
New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Sep. 21, 2022 02:06 PM EDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is tackled by New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is tackled by New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Sep. 18, 2022 02:49 PM EDT