18 yards rushing?! Even Tyler Shough can't save Saints as run game falls to new low

The Saints' run game has hit rock bottom, and it's hard to imagine a more dismal performance than 18 yards rushing. For context, that's the lowest rushing total in the NFL era for the franchise. What's concerning is that this isn't just a one-game anomaly; it's a trend that's been building all season. The team's inability to establish a consistent ground game has put their entire offense on notice.

What's even more alarming is that this is a team that was supposed to have a strong running game. With a talented backfield and an experienced coach, the expectations were high. But so far, the results have been anything but. The Saints' coaching staff will need to go back to the drawing board and figure out what's going wrong. Can they make adjustments to get their running game back on track? Or will they be forced to rely on their passing game to try and move the ball?

As the season wears on, all eyes will be on the Saints' next game to see if they can bounce back from this embarrassing performance. Will Tyler Shough be able to lead the team to a more balanced attack, or will the run game continue to struggle? The NFL world will be watching to see how this team responds to adversity. One thing's for sure: the Saints can't afford to have another performance like this if they want to stay in contention.

Originally reported by espn.com. TourNews adds analysis for sports & fitness readers.