.Due to the fact that they tapped the services of Dennis Allen in 2022, the Saints are the only crew in the NFL with a positive aspect differential (+80) yet a dropping record (18-22).Of the 13 teams with a beneficial aspect differential, 12 helped make the playoffs at least once. 8 got there twice. Saints are the outlier.-- John Sigler (@john_siglerr) October 14, 2024.The New Orleans Saints' start to the 2024 season appeared remarkably excellent, as they racked up 91 aspects as well as possessed a +62 factor differential through 2 full weeks, which is actually superior. The variation in aspects scored as well as aspects enabled is just one of the NFL's essential statistics and indicators of effectiveness.But now after Week 6 has actually concluded, they sit at 2-4 with 167 overall points (19 PPG during the course of that stretch of four full weeks) as well as are actually up to a +20 factor differential. This has actually quite been the case along with Dennis Allen and also his teams over the course of his 2 previous times with the Saints.Given that Allen was actually chosen in 2022, they are the only group with a beneficial point differential however likewise a dropping document. During that span they have a +80 factor differential and also an 18-22 record. Additionally, of the 13 staffs with a beneficial aspect differential during the course of that stretch, 12 made the playoffs at the very least the moment, and also eight made it twice, along with the Saints being the only crew to lose out.This suggests that the Saints succeed huge when they gain as well as lose tiny when they shed, but it additionally implies they lose the huge majority of their activities in close matchups, which suggests a failure to close the books activities in the late stages. That has actually undoubtedly been one of the biggest objections of this Saints crew ever since Sean Payton left behind, as well as more importantly, Drew Brees.