TURNOVERS COME IN BUNCHES

Wilks was not happy about his rushing defense, which allowed 183 yards, but he was pleased with a group that forced four turnovers for a second straight game. Defensive end Vontarrius Dora had a pair of fumble recoveries, while linebacker Haason Reddick and cornerback Bené Benwikere had interceptions.

The Cardinals actually could have had two more turnovers -- a strip on a sack by Jacquies Smith should have been recovered inside the Saints' 5-yard line, and a sack by cornerback Deatrick Nichols also nearly forced a fumble.

"He's going to want that run defense to get better," Benwikere said. "I know him. Between he and (defensive coordinator) Al Holcomb we will have to get that down.

"(But) I think we are a hungry defense. Look around the room … we have a lot of ball guys, guys who want to make plays. You have a coach who is a ball guy. It's all about the ball."

NKEMDICHE COMES OUT, GLENNON HURTING

Defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche came out of the game after just a few plays with a right foot problem, which Wilks said was the issue that had cost Nkemdiche some practice time in training camp. It is not considered serious.

Quarterback Mike Glennon did not play, and Wilks said it was because Glennon has been dealing with a forearm issue. Wilks said he hoped a little more rest will help Glennon return to the field.