7 takeaways from the New Orleans Saints’ win vs. Los Angeles Rams

After loading up the stat sheet against the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, the task ahead of Elliss was showing that he could impact the game when there is tape out there on him. He answered the call in a big way against the Rams on Sunday. He led the team in tackles with 10 combined (5 solo), added 1.5 sacks, a pair of hits on the quarterback, a pass defended and a tackle for a loss. Elliss has been thrust into the starting lineup with the injury to starting linebacker Pete Werner.

“Man, five-five (No. 55) has been, for the last couple years, the best kept secret in the NFL,” Saints linebacker Demario Davis said. “We knew what type of player he was and now he’s getting that opportunity to show it to the world. I don’t know if anyone is shocked when they watch it in our building.”