| Good morning, and welcome to the Saints Insider newsletter for Wednesday, Dec. 20. Tuesday is usually a day off, but the Saints were back on the practice field as they began preparations for their Thursday night game against the Rams in Los Angeles. A short week coupled with a cross-country flight has made for a hectic week on Airline Drive. Here's what we have for you today... From dead to redRemember when the Saints couldn't score a touchdown in the red zone to save their lives? Well, they've flipped the script on their efficiency rate in scoring territory. Luke Johnson has the details on how the Saints have suddenly become a touchdown-scoring juggernaut inside the opponents' 20-yard line. Here's a hint: He wears No. 80. A well-deserved honorThe Saints’ choice for the Ed Block Courage Aware -- the NFL's annual honor for players who have preserved through adversity -- couldn’t have been more obvious or deserved, Matt Paras reports. On the mendThe Saints welcomed back one of their top offensive playmakers to practice on Tuesday. It remains to be seen if Chris Olave will be able to play against the Rams on Thursday, but his return to workouts is a certainly a step in the right direction. Listen up! Don't forget about our Saints Insider Podcast. Our crack coverage team broke down the Giants win and looked ahead to the matchup with the Rams on Thursday. Check out (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel. That's it for today. We'll have more coverage and analysis throughout the week on NOLA.com as we get you ready for the big Rams game on Thursday night. Until next time, Jeff Duncan | 