With the New Orleans Saints sitting their entire starting defense and a few key offensive starters in Sunday’s 17-17 tie against the Jacksonville Jaguars, that created an opportunity for those on the bubble to step up and make their case to secure a roster spot.

And several players took advantage of the extended playing time. Let’s take a look at what the performances might mean for the 53-man roster when cuts have to be made later this month:

Treyton Welch, tight end: Quarterback Tyler Shough threw a deep ball where only Welch could get it, and the tight end delivered with an impressive 28-yard contested catch. The moment was big for Welch, who is fighting for one of the spots behind starter Juwan Johnson. Coach Kellen Moore recently said Taysom Hill (knee) and Foster Moreau (knee) a

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