 Reese recorded no tackles in two games with the Rams, before being sent to a rehabilitation program after failing a urine test.McKay continued to express confidence in the team, despite an 0–2 start that left the team 2–16 over their last 18 games.He however expressed concern over the performance of the defense, who had failed to hold a lead the previous week, and failed to tackle Saints running back Hokie Gajan several times during a 51-yard run that set up a game-winning Saints touchdown.