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Super Saints Weekly 230

Saints vs. Cowboys Game Recap

            The Saints continued to prove people wrong this week with their victory over the Dallas Cowboys.  For several weeks many in the media have ordained the Cowboys the top team in the NFC, but the Saints came in Sunday and dismantled them.  If the Cowboys are the cream of the NFC, then perhaps the Saints are the cherry on top. 

            The Saints came into the game as an underdog according to many in the media and those who cover the game.  Early on it seemed as if that might be the case as the Saints gave up a big run that allowed the Cowboys to score and take the early lead 7-0.  However, just as quickly as <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Dallas grabbed the momentum, the Saints took it right back.  Unlike in previous games, the Saints seemed to rely more on their 2nd, and 3rd string players during the course of this game than they have in the past and proved that they could win even without some of their star players.  The term “statement game” is used a lot on a weekly basis by many in the media, but this game truly lived up to the term.  The Saints not only beat one of the better teams in the NFC, but put themselves in excellent position possibly to win the division, get a bye for the first round of the playoffs, and get a home game for the playoffs. 

Player of the Game

            This week Drew Brees could easily be awarded the player of the game award; however, I think due to his surprising performance this week Mike Karney deserves the player of the game honors.  Karney came into the game having never scored a touch-down, but ended the game with 3 touchdowns.  Not only that, but he continued his hard nosed blocking that helped to open holes for both Deuce and Reggie all game long.  This is the first player of the game award from the Super Saints Weekly for Karney and so once again I would like to say bravo to him for his performance. 

Saints vs. Redskins

            The Saints will face the Washington Redskins this week in what will be possibly the most important game thus far this season for the Saints.  If things break right this week for the Saints, then they could clinch the NFC South division this week.  In order for the Saints to do this, they will need to play a solid game and limit turnovers.  Offensively the Saints will need to establish the run so that their passing attack can face more man coverage and make more holes for Brees to hit.  They will also need to watch out for the blitz, since the Redskins enjoy blitzing the quarterback.  Defensively the Saints will need to limit big plays by the Redskins and try to keep pressure on the Redskins young quarterback.  If the Saints are able to do this, then they should get their 10th win of the season and perhaps clinch the division. 

Q & A

            Q & A is the question and answer section.  If you have a question you would like answered, email it to SuperSaintsWeekly@yahoo.com with the subject heading of Q&A and we will try to answer the question to the best of our ability.

Q – How can we protest the suspension of Hollis Thomas?  I cannot believe that the NFL would suspend Thomas for his asthma medicine; someone has something against the Saints. – Walt Crawford

A – Walt, I must agree that what happened to Hollis is very strange.  However, right now with the current NFL rules, Hollis will end up having to serve the suspension.  That being said, don’t be surprised if the NFL takes another look at this in the off-season and perhaps tries to correct this loophole in the system.

Psycho’s View

            How about those Saints?  With a quality coach, solid quarterback, and a rushing attack with an amazing one two punch, the Saints are one of the better teams in the NFL.  This is amazing considering the past five years and the struggles the Saints have been through during that time.  Payton has not only changed some of the players and staff of the team, but the mentality and atmosphere of the organization.  The Saints appear to have serious chances for coach of the year, MVP, rookie of the year, and comeback player of the year.  That is amazing considering that last year the Saints finished 3-13 and hope seemed all but gone from this team.  I’d like to say bravo to the Saints & their coaching staff for not only turning things around, but helping to bring energy to a city that desperately needed it. 

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