Take your pick: '07 Pats or '09 Saints
Tim Graham, AFC East...case for either team, which pursued perfection behind a prolific and devastatingly effective quarterback. "There are some numbers there that are unbelievable," New Orleans coach Sean Payton said of the '07 Patriots. "I've used...
Blog | November 29, 2009'09 Saints battling legend of '07 Patriots
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...in NFL history. The Saints have scored 369 points -- No. 4 in NFL history. There are some numbers there that are unbelievable,'' New Orleans coach Sean Payton said of the Patriots. I've used this...
Blog | November 28, 2009Calls and Effect: AFC East penalty tracker
Tim Graham, AFC East...many times in 2009 as his previous seven seasons combined. I figured I would see how those numbers compare in a broader context. The Patriots, who were the NFL's least-penalized team last year...
Blog | November 28, 2009FBO: Key to Brees' success
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersDrew Brees is one of the best deep passers in the NFL, according to Football Outsiders' advanced metrics. And he'll have to go downfield often if the Saints expect to topple the Patriots on Monday night.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009
10 Spot: 'Perfect' reasons to worry
Adam Schefter, ESPN.comThe 1972 Miami Dolphins had better hope Week 12 delivers knockout blows to the undefeated-season hopes of the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts, writes Adam Schefter.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009A goal-line stand can be self-defeating
Seth Wickersham, ESPN The MagazineRecent decisions by the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars add more fuel to the clock-management debate, writes Seth Wickersham.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009Tip Sheet: 24 teams vying for 12 spots
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe San Diego Chargers, the poster children for strong fniishes, are among the many teams still with solid hopes for nabbing playoff berths, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009FBO: The Reggie Bush breakout
Aaron Schatz, Football OutsidersFootball Outsiders analyzes Week 12 in the NFL. Ideas: Oakland isn't THAT bad; Reggie Bush is poised for a big game vs. New England; Pittsburgh needs to play better in the second half; David Garrard gets knocked around too much and a plan for Houston.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009
Sunday Countdown online: Your weekly NFL guide
ESPN.comWeekly Picks Ditka Johnson Carter Jackson Green Bay @ Detroit Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Oakland @...
Page | ConversationPatriots under pressure to maintain
John Clayton, ESPN.comThe Saints have the burden of protecting a perfect record, but the Patriots will be feeling the most pressure on Monday night, writes John Clayton.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009Mailbag: Early thoughts on Pats-Saints
Mike Reiss, ESPNBoston.comThis week's Pats mailbag takes an early look at Monday's game vs. the Saints.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009Dolphins, Jets rooting for Titans tonight
Tim Graham, AFC East...look at the records and how many games back a team is. Just as significant is the number of teams it must leapfrog to get into sixth place. 1. Indianapolis Colts 10-0 (3-0...
Blog | November 23, 2009It's all good (It's not all good)
Jeff MacGregor, ESPN.comWas Bill Belichick right to go for it against the Colts? Do clothes make the man? What would Jean-Paul Belmondo do? And which way is the wind blowing today?
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