Defending the Saint's Defense

It seems there has been a lot of talk lately about the Saints defense. Even though there hasn't been a reel full of highlights for the defense I do think they are doing their job when it most counts. Some may disagree but it seems to me that although the Saints defense is ranked #27 in total yards allowed they are keeping opponents out of the end zone. They are making timely plays when needed. Not only did this occur in the final minutes against Tennessee but it also happened in Atlanta and in New Orleans when the Saints played the Lions. ( The Lions went 0-4 in 4th quarter possessions after coming within a touchdown of the Saints.) It's these types of games that define a team and it shows that these guys don't get rattled in high pressured situations. Although this isn't the action packed exciting defense of the 2009 Saints, there are some similarities.  Particularly in yards allowed and points allowed. No matter how you look at it, whether they play pretty or ugly, the Saints defense has been winning games. Regardless of the lack of big defensive highlight plays the Saints are coming out on top. Who cares what the overall stats say when it's the outcome of the game that truly matters. Face it would people be saying how great the defense was if their numbers were good and they lost? Not a chance. So, who cares what the stats say as long as at the end of the game there is a "W"  in the Saints column? Or are we so wrapped up in the numbers game that we can't see the forest through the trees? I for one see the forest clearly and I think it's in Indianapolis.