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Game facts: Saints at Chiefs

Blitzing heavily: The Saints blitzed on 53.1 percent of their defensive snaps in Week 6 (2nd-highest blitz usage in NFL).

Revamped pass rush?: In Week 6, the Saints had 13 QB hits for the second straight game (T-most since 2006).

Top passing offense: The Saints average more pass yards per game (335.4) than any other team in the NFL.

Track speed?: Per Next Gen Stats, WR Brandin Cooks reached a maximum speed of 21.89 mph on his 87-yard TD in Week 6 (third-fastest in Week 6).

Unprecedented: The Saints are 2-3 and averaging 31.0 PPG. No team in the Super Bowl era has averaged 31+ PPG and finished the season with a losing record.