This.
You can argue whether it meant we took the Saints too "lightly," but certain guys like Hawes were rewarded for their work by getting more snaps, which allowed us to manage the load on Knox. We also got Samuel into a game, which cut down on Palmer's snaps -- and I doubt Samuel would have played if we were facing a different opponent. It's also becoming clear that Oliver, Milano, and Brown might have been able to play this past Sunday, but were held out so they could heal more, and other guys got valuable reps. This is what happens when you have a deep roster.