5 key takeaways from Saints-Broncos Week 7 TNF clash

#3. Saints offense badly needs top wideouts

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Michael Thomas was something special for the Saints during his tenure, as he set multiple records and played a crucial part in their playoff runs. So when he was released in 2024 after a spate of injuries, one could not help but feel that something within the offense had disappeared.

And that sentiment was prevalent on Thursday. With Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed absent, the receiving game sputtered, with Cedrick Wilson Jr. and Mason Tipton combining for a paltry 102 yards on a dozen catches. The Broncos were any better though, but Bo Nix did not pass much when he and the running backs were dominating on the ground.

Such a performance goes to show how badly the top wideouts are needed to be competitive.