10 HRS AGO - Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports A scoring threat on Special Teams and an ability to start fast were two new “personality” traits on full display against the Jets that the 2018 Saints team didn’t have. Last year, the Saints had an ability to close games, but starting them off quickly wasn’t a specialty. In 16 games charted the Saints were able to win their first two series to go up 7-0 or 10-0 early in only two games (Redskins and Falcons). In the rest of the games, they were either behind or could only muster ties or fragile three point leads. In last night’s 28-13 victory over the Jets, New Orleans showed that they’ve added a new weapon to their arsenal in the ability to pounce on teams very quickly to put pressure on them while having the defense hold up it’s end of the bargain and not give up scores early. To put it succinctly, all phases of the game were practically dominant and here’s why. Offense What more did you need to see? The Saints first drive with Drew Brees Collapse

17 HRS AGO - New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees speaks to the media after Saints-Chargers 2019 Preseason Week 2 Collapse

1 DAY AGO - Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports The Saints first team looked really good, as this was a long game. In Drew Brees’ first preseason action, the 40-year old proved why he continues to be the best in the business at the quarterback position. Brees only saw action in the first drive of the game before being pulled, but one drive was all it took for the veteran to find his rhythm. Drew Brees and the First Team Starters: The first drive can be characterized by two things: brilliance and electricity. Now, neither of those characterizations can be quantified but for fans who watched the game they understand. Brees went 4/6 with 68-yards and a touchdown. Included in those four completed passes were two wicked throws to Michael Thomas. One of the throws was threaded in between two Jets defenders, and the other was a 19-yard strike to Thomas for a touchdown. The chemistry between the two has never seemed better. Alvin Kamara continued to impress with great route running and solid runs Collapse

1 DAY AGO - Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images The 2019 Saints Preseason continues in the Garden State. Join us here for the game! The New Orleans Saints continue the 2019 Preseason on the road against the New York Jets tonight. The Saints left Los Angeles with a second half rally to win last week, but the team left a lot to be desired in their overall performance. The Saints look to fix some of what ailed them in that game and get geared up for the wins and losses that truly count. Hopefully the Saints leave the East Coast with a fantastic performance, in what is regarded as the most important game of the usually unimportant preseason. Game time: Saturday, August 24th - 4:30pm PST / 6:30pm CST / 7:30pm EST Location: MetLife Stadium - East Rutherford, New Jersey Weather Forecast: 63º - Clear TV Broadcasts: NFL Network (National Re-broadcast) Sunday, August 25th - 9:00am CST WVUE FOX 8 New Orleans (Live) Featuring: Joel Meyers, Sean Kelley, and Jon Stinchcomb Raycom Media - Television Collapse

1 DAY AGO - Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports The season opener is only a couple weeks away and the Saints look to build upon their victory in Los Angeles. Halfway through the preseason, the Saints head north to take on the New York Jets. Through two games there were plenty of ups and downs from all three phases of the team, but we have yet to see the the entire first unit play together. Game three is typically considered the “dress rehearsal” for the season so this should be a good preview of whats to come this year. Starting the starters This will most likely be our only chance to see most of the starters play together until the season opener. While we may not see much game-planning and defensive scheming, it will be a good chance to evaluate Drew Brees’s chemistry with his new weapons. Jared Cook, Latavius Murray, and a plethora of new wide receivers will look to build upon what they have done throughout the first two preseason games. The defensive line rotation will also be an area to focus Collapse