Chris Ivory: Heaven Sent

For the second straight week Ivory more than adequately filled the void created in the Saints' backfield when Darren Sproles suffered a broken hand, rushing for 72 yards on seven carries. His violent, between-the-tackles style is exactly what New Orleans has been missing, and his nose for the end zone and desire to get there make him a great pickup. What's baffling is that the 6-foot, 222-pound Ivory was a healthy scratch through the first seven games, when the Saints went 2--5.

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