The New Orleans Saints' offense looks entirely different this year, focused on ball-control and without any of the dynamism that have become their hallmarks under Sean Payton and Drew Brees.

The Saints (2-4) are on pace to have the fewest points, the fewest deep passes, the most sacks allowed and the worst rushing average in the Payton-Brees era.

"I do believe this is a totally different offense than Saints fans or NFL fans are accustomed to seeing," said ESPN analyst and former NFL safety Matt Bowen. "They're not a push-the-ball-down-the-field type of offense. ... If you had to give ‘em a label, I think they're a ball-control offense."