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Both teams have been sloppy, but the Saints are one of the worst teams in the NFL and it’s shown. The Bears turned both of their takeaways — a strip-sack by defensive end Montez Sweat on quarterback Spencer Rattler and cornerback Nahshon Wright’s interception — into points.

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On a 3rd-and-9 at Chicago's 45, Saints' quarterback Spencer Rattler threw a deep pass over the middle toward receiver Mason Tipton. He had Wright beaten and was open by a clear step. But the pass was thrown woefully behind Tipton, allowing Wright to make a diving interception and a nifty 39-yard return to New Orleans' 30-yard line.

Allen is now the Chicago Bears defensive coordinator, and his defense created a turnover early against the Saints. Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler was stripped of the ball while scrambling in the pocket and the ball was recovered by the Bears.

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