Saints look like contenders / Don Banks (1 Viewer)

[justdave]

I love the 49ers' rags-to-riches story this season, but you've got to pour on the points to win in the playoffs. And there's only one team in the NFC capable of matching scores with the undefeated and defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers. And that would be the New Orleans Saints, who display an embarrassment of riches on offense.


Where to begin with the offensive extravaganza the Saints put on Monday night against the outmanned Giants? Try these statistics on for size and tell me if anyone but the Packers might be able to match them:


• New Orleans amassed a season-high 577 yards of offense against New York, the second-highest total in Saints franchise history. New Orleans had eight plays of 20 yards or more, but still somehow did all that damage without a 100-yard rusher or a 100-yard receiver.

Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints look like contenders in 49-24 rout of New York Giants - Don Banks - SI.com

 

[sacrosaint]

"'I expect perfection,' Brees said. 'I understand it's impossible to achieve. Deep down, I know there's some things I can do better.'

Maybe, but the rest of the league sure doesn't want to see it. They're hoping Monday night was as good as it could possibly get for Brees, and it's all downhill from here. Good luck with that."

See Drew run. See Drew shove aside defenders. See Drew dive for a touchdown. What a great night!

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