The New Orleans Saints throttled the Carolina Panthers in Week 17 thanks to their defense, and that’s reflected in the Pro Football Focus player grades — the highest-graded Saints player on offense would have ranked eighth-best on the other side of the ball. It’s a staggering shift for New Orleans after decades of excellence on offense, but it might be enough to get the Saints into the playoffs.
But let’s take a deeper look at the best and worst Saints player grades on offense and defense in Week 17:
