NFL Update : The Saints Are Marching In

By Harrison Payne, Freshman
November 6, 2009
Filed under Sports

If you haven’t been watching the highlights, seen the scores, or looked at the TV lately, you probably don’t know that the New Orleans Saints are playing like a playoff team. But if you have been keeping up, you know that this could really be the year that the New Orleans Saints could have its first Super Bowl win in franchise history.

The Saints are undefeated and rolling. The offense is firing on all cylinders; Drew Brees is having a MVP season, and the team is first in Points per Game (PPG) and Yards per Game (YPG). As a Falcons fan, I am worried because Atlanta must play them twice this year and it’s going to be a struggle. Next week the Saints meet the Falcons in the Super Dome and it’s a must-win for the Falcons.  Major flaws in the Falcon defense is a concern of fans.

In the game against the Dallas Cowboys, the Falcon’s secondary was lit up by Tony Romo, and it’s only going to get worse unless Atlanta can make some adjustments. The Saints defense is playing phenomenally well and might be able to shut down our running game, putting all the pressure on Matt Ryan.

If the Saints win this game, it puts them three games ahead of the Falcons, which would be devastating to Atlanta. If the Falcons win, it would be a big confidence booster to them but won’t be fatal for the Saints, still being six and one.

After looking at the remainder of the Saints’ schedule, it appears that there is not much competition left for them. After killing the Giants two weeks ago, the Cowboys may not be much competition for them although they cannot be overlooked. Their only tough games are the Patriots, and the Falcons twice, but that’s it. The are looking to capitalize.

New Orleans’ dominant offense and solid defense is what has posted the win’s in their column. If they can keep this up, they will go all the way.

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