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Saints Back to .500 After 30-20 Win Against Demoralized Chiefs

Posted by Eric Palmer on November 16th, 2008 in Game Stories

Although the New Orleans Saints got their first road win against a struggling Kansas City Chiefs team, the team faces a long road ahead if they want to make a run for the playoffs. This was a game that the Saints were expected to win and they did not disappoint.

However, the Saints still could not get a 100-yard rusher against the worst rushing defense in the league and the defense showed that their lack of a pass rush has been because the secondary doesn’t cover man-to-man very well. Rather than being something to crow about, this game showed that the season isn’t yet over. The real tests still lie ahead.

Saints QB Drew Brees threw for 266 yards, completing 25 of 36 attempts, making one touchdown and one interception. He now has 3,251 yards this season and, with a 325.1 yards per game average, is predicted to throw for 5,201 yards. He was helped by good field position most of the game thanks to a solid special teams effort. Chiefs QB Tyler Thigpen threw for 235 yards, completing 19 of 38, with two touchdowns and one interception.

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Breaking Down the Saints Showdown w/ the Chiefs Sunday

Posted by Matt Loede on November 12th, 2008 in Opinion, Picks

Now at 4-5 on the season, the New Orleans Saints are hoping that a trip to KC this weekend to play the 1-8 Chiefs is just what the doctor ordered to get their season back on track so they can make a serious run at the playoffs in the NFC. Last week the Saints were blitzed by the Falcons at the Georgia Dome, losing 34-20.

The Chiefs are playing better, but are still looking to get better. Tyler Thigpen is playing well at the QB spot, but the team has gotten only so close before losing. The same thing happened last week, as they got the TD that got them within 20-19 against the Chargers, but with the team banged up on defense, Herm Edwards decided to go for two and the win, and the pass was incomplete, and the team lost by one.

As for the Saints, they are 0-4 on the road, so while they are playing a team that on paper they seem better than, winning on the road for sure has not come easy. They may get a lift with the return of RB Reggie Bush, but they simply have to be more consistant both on offense and on defense, as last week they were not very good in the 14-point loss.