I don't think you'd have too many people who thought dem Saints would be 4-1 at this point. They seem to be an overachieving group.
Who have dey played?
WK1 NO 19, Cle 14
WK2 NO 34, GB 27
WK3 NO 23, ATL 3
WK4 CAR 21, NO 18
WK5 NO 24, TB 21
Cleveland is a bad team. GB is a bad team. They got ATL for the dome reopening. (I don't think the 85 bears could have won that game) Lost to Carolina, and got taken to the wire by a TB club that has some serious issues. I don't want to go so far as to call the Saints frauds, but I don't think they are as good as their record indicates.
Some stats...
Total offense NO 7th at 350.6 yards per game. 38.2 % on third down. 9th in points per game (23.6). 14th in rushing with 111.2 yards per game. 7th in passing at 239.4 per game.
On defense 13th in total yards per game at 306. 23rd against the rush at 123.8. 10th against the pass at 189 per game. 10th in points at 17.2.
Overall, the Birds seem to have an edge on offense. They are the #1 offense in the league right now, and they haven't figured out how to run the ball yet. NO's offense is pretty good though.
On defense the Birds are giving up more yards, and slightly more points. (19.4)
I watched the Saints on replay last night, and while they aren't the doormat I thought they'd be when the schedule came out, if the Eagles don't suffer from a major post Dallas victory hangover, they should win this game.
I do think NO's coaching staff is doing a great job, and as I've noted Payton always seems to have a good gameplan against JJ. That being said, I honestly don't think a defense with the talent level to have to rely on people like Hollis and Simoneau can stop 5 and co. Look for the birds to light these guys up, and give them a reality check.
Who have dey played?
WK1 NO 19, Cle 14
WK2 NO 34, GB 27
WK3 NO 23, ATL 3
WK4 CAR 21, NO 18
WK5 NO 24, TB 21
Cleveland is a bad team. GB is a bad team. They got ATL for the dome reopening. (I don't think the 85 bears could have won that game) Lost to Carolina, and got taken to the wire by a TB club that has some serious issues. I don't want to go so far as to call the Saints frauds, but I don't think they are as good as their record indicates.
Some stats...
Total offense NO 7th at 350.6 yards per game. 38.2 % on third down. 9th in points per game (23.6). 14th in rushing with 111.2 yards per game. 7th in passing at 239.4 per game.
On defense 13th in total yards per game at 306. 23rd against the rush at 123.8. 10th against the pass at 189 per game. 10th in points at 17.2.
Overall, the Birds seem to have an edge on offense. They are the #1 offense in the league right now, and they haven't figured out how to run the ball yet. NO's offense is pretty good though.
On defense the Birds are giving up more yards, and slightly more points. (19.4)
I watched the Saints on replay last night, and while they aren't the doormat I thought they'd be when the schedule came out, if the Eagles don't suffer from a major post Dallas victory hangover, they should win this game.
I do think NO's coaching staff is doing a great job, and as I've noted Payton always seems to have a good gameplan against JJ. That being said, I honestly don't think a defense with the talent level to have to rely on people like Hollis and Simoneau can stop 5 and co. Look for the birds to light these guys up, and give them a reality check.
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