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Three Players the Saints Must Get Great Performances From on Sunday
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The New Orleans Saints face one of the season's most pivotal games on Sunday. They have traveled to France to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and with the two teams being at similar levels, it is a game that New Orleans could, and may need, to win. Kellen Moore's job is still on the line; team chemistry has improved but could be better, and reaching three wins could put their odds of winning the division much higher.
To make that happen, the Saints will need to get some nice performances throughout their roster, and here are three players who could have big days in Paris.
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Barion Brown
I'm starting with my fun pick of the day. Barion Brown has yet to get a return touchdown in his young career, which is the expectation for any rookie. But over these past few weeks, we have seen Brown improve as a returner, especially on punts. His offensive involvement, or lack thereof, is not the reason why he is on the list. Brown could be vital to the Saints winning this game because of his return ability. Getting New Orleans into great field position against this standout Steelers defense would set the offense up for success.
Also, wouldn't it be incredible if Brown gets his first career punt return touchdown in Paris?
Taliese Fuaga
Since the start of the season, Taliese Fuaga has not been great. He has had good moments, but also bad ones, and they have caused the Saints issues. It's confusing why the bad moments are happening, because he is a very talented offensive lineman.
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So, with his matchup being against Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt, it's a perfect opportunity for Fuaga to step up, hold his own against one of the best defensive linemen in the league, and protect Shough. He doesn't need to be perfect, but better than what we have seen.
Kool-Aid McKinstry
After leaving last game with a migraine, the recent success of Martin Emerson Jr., and Kool-Aid McKinstry's slow start to the season, the young CB is in a similar position to Fuaga, where he needs to start looking like "the guy". McKinstry is supposed to be the Saints' solidified CB1, but we haven't seen that.
The Steelers offense hasn't been great this season, and although McKinstry will face a tough matchup against DK Metcalf and/or Germie Bernard, it's a chance for him to have a nice day in Paris.
