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I realize that the Saints look pretty bad thus far, and there will need to be MUCH improvement to be in the playoff hunt after Halloween, much less Thanksgiving, but the schedule doesn't look as it did a month ago. What looked like a "murderer's row" starting after next week's bye isn't quite so daunting as it appeared in the offseason.
The Panthers sit at 1-3 and it's not a fluke. They don't look good, and Cam's availability could be in question for the game in 2 weeks.
The Chiefs sit at 2-2 and are coming off of a dismantling. Their week 1 win against the Chargers resembled ours, and they found a way to look unimpressive despite intercepting Fitzpatrick 6 times in their other win.
Hawks looked good against the Niners and Jets, but Wilson is hobbled, and has looked bad at times this season.
Niners are bad. Not much else to be said.
Broncos look tough. That could get ugly, but at least we get them at home.
Then Panthers again.
Of course, I'm not foolish enough to think that each of those teams' fans aren't penciling in the Saints game as a chance for their team to get back on track. I just looked at the schedule and was surprised at how manageable it appears. Of course, losing 3 of 4 to open the season has given the Saints very little room for error. Hopefully they can keep the ship afloat until Breaux and Rankins return (and Ellerbe...j/k).
The Panthers sit at 1-3 and it's not a fluke. They don't look good, and Cam's availability could be in question for the game in 2 weeks.
The Chiefs sit at 2-2 and are coming off of a dismantling. Their week 1 win against the Chargers resembled ours, and they found a way to look unimpressive despite intercepting Fitzpatrick 6 times in their other win.
Hawks looked good against the Niners and Jets, but Wilson is hobbled, and has looked bad at times this season.
Niners are bad. Not much else to be said.
Broncos look tough. That could get ugly, but at least we get them at home.
Then Panthers again.
Of course, I'm not foolish enough to think that each of those teams' fans aren't penciling in the Saints game as a chance for their team to get back on track. I just looked at the schedule and was surprised at how manageable it appears. Of course, losing 3 of 4 to open the season has given the Saints very little room for error. Hopefully they can keep the ship afloat until Breaux and Rankins return (and Ellerbe...j/k).