# Saints Coach Defends Team After Aikman Criticism

> Saints coach Brandon Staley says Troy Aikman's comments about their defense aren't true.
- Title: Saints Coach Defends Team After Aikman Criticism | Shortify
- Summary: Saints coach Brandon Staley says Troy Aikman's comments about their defense aren't true. Saints coach Brandon Staley claims Troy Aikman's criticism of their…
- Keywords: saints, troy aikman, brandon staley, nfl, atlanta falcons, bijan robinson, sports, Coach, Defends, Team, Aikman, Criticism
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-saints-they-are-not-true-saints-coach-issues-statement-amid-backlash-over-troy-aikmans-controversial-comment
- Author: Dhruv Singh
- Published: 2026-10-09T02:08:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: saints, troy aikman, brandon staley, nfl, atlanta falcons, bijan robinson, sports
## Saints coach defends team
Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley said Troy Aikman's comments about their defense were not true.

> they’re not true
## Aikman criticizes Saints defense
Troy Aikman criticized Saints defense during Monday Night Football broadcast after their 45-24 loss to Atlanta Falcons.

> Brandon Staley, he just simply doesn’t have any answers
## Saints defense struggles
Saints defense allowed 205 rushing yards and five touchdowns against Atlanta Falcons.

> Bijan Robinson led the charge with 145 yards and two scores
## Saints defense record
Saints defense ranks dead last in league with 32 points per game average.

> They have allowed an average of 32 points per game, ranking dead last
## Aikman criticizes Shough
Troy Aikman criticized Saints quarterback Tyler Shough for playing college football for seven years.

> By the simple fact he’s 27 years old now
## Saints face Vikings next
Saints will next face Minnesota Vikings, who have one of the best defenses in the league.

> They have been a low-scoring team just like the Saints
## Key takeaway

Saints coach Brandon Staley claims Troy Aikman's criticism of their defense is inaccurate after the Saints lost to the Falcons.