Mixing in Taysom Hill at quarterback for 16 snaps was the high-point of this game in some respects. The impact of Hill being utilized so heavily push the Rams back on their heels drive after drive. The numbers were not astronomical by any means, but the change of pace had a lasting impact that worked in the Saints’ favor. Add in a 53-yard touchdown strike from starting quarterback Andy Dalton to rookie wideout Chris Olave and what felt like the real return of veteran receiver Jarvis Landry and it is hard to not like what the Saints did in their win against the Rams this week.
The only qualm with the offense in this one was the lack of run game. Even with Hill leading the way with 53 rushing yards, they combined for only 88 on 3.7 yards per carry. But obviously, they are also banged up pretty heavily up front. While of offensive line did a great job keeping Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald “in check” by his standards, they were not able to get the run game going to the extent seen earlier in the season.
But good news should be on the way there as left guard Andrus Peat was active Sunday, though not starting. That points to optimism that he may be back in the starting lineup next week. And the Saints still hope to get first-round draft pick Trevor Penning back on the field this year at left tackle. Penning excels as a run blocker. Hopefully those returns happen as planned and will have a positive impact on that phase of the offense.
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