EXPOSED?!!?!!?!!?

      In last Sunday’s stunner against the New England Patriots, first downs were hard for the Saints to achieve in the first half.  Drew Brees and his offense couldn’t seem to click managing only one first down in the entire first half. Marques Colston and the usually reliable Jimmy Graham were shut out for most of the game.  Did the Patriots Defense expose the Saints offense?

Payton’s group wasn’t all that bad though. Before game six, the Patriots had not allowed an offensive touchdown in the opening quarter until the Saints running back Travaris Cadet caught a three yard touchdown pass. That was just before the half ended.  Most of the first half belonged to New England. To illustrate just how dominant the Patriots played during the first half, the Saints accomplished one measly first down going into halftime and the lone touchdown. The score at half time: 17-7 in favor of New England. The defense sacked Tom Brady five times. The rushing game picked up in the second half with Pierre Thomas and Khiry Robinson sharing most of the load. Robinson also scored three yard touchdown to tie the game. Brees also hooked up with Kenny Stills for a 34-yard touchdown pass.  Unfortunately, the Saints undefeated record is now blemished. In the final seconds, Quarterback Tom Brady tossed a pass to rookie wide receiver, Kenbrell Thompkins stunning Who Dat Nation.

Although the game is the only loss for the Saints, it still leaves a bitter taste in the mouths of fans. Today the Saints have a bye. So, fans have to drown in their sorrows for another seven days.

But there’s still plenty of reason to toast… We’re 5-1, Top of the NFC South and still better than the rival Atlanta Falcons who are ……... 1-4!!!!!!!  That is a good enough reason to drink.

A toast:

To: Who Dat Nation. Why? For keeping their sanity this week.  It’s all good!

To: Pierre Thomas. Why? For giving the Saints a boost with a superb run in the third quarter. In previous weeks, Thomas has not received enough credit for his rushing effort. After all each yard is hard to come by. Nothing is a given in this league. 

To: Khiry Robinson. Why? For tying the game at 17 and sharing the rushing load with Pierre Thomas. He will be one of the keys to the next game against the Buffalo Bills.*

L'Chayim

*Stay Tuned. Next post will contain the Keys to the Game against the Buffalo Bills. And we will finally answer the question, “Who is this E J Manuel?”

Season Prediction: 11-5 and a trip to the playoffs.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                            Cheers,

                                                                                                              SC

                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

 ****please drink responsibly. Age 21 and older. Always choose a designated driver.