10 plays that helped the Saints crush the Giants

Halo · 10-19-2009, 11:02 AM

Why are the Saints the most complete team in the NFL?

It’s a combination of big and little things, but clearly, all the parts fit perfectly for the Saints. Here are 10 key plays and decisions as they dominated the New York Giants in a matchup of unbeatens:

1) Drew Brees’s scramble

Three plays into the game, Brees showed no hesitation when everyone was covered on third-and-3. He sprinted up the middle and dove instead of sliding to make sure he picked up the first down.

Brees is no runner, but he knows how important the opening drive is in setting the tone.

2) Lance Moore’s concentration

Moore led the Saints with 79 receptions for 928 yards last year and was Brees’ go-to guy in clutch situations, but he has been hampered by a hamstring injury this season. Fully healthy for the first time against the Giants, he made a huge play right away.

On third-and-8 from the Giants’ 43 during the opening drive, he caught a pass that went right through cornerback Corey Webster’s hands in tight quarters, giving the Saints a first down at the 25. A lesser receiver would have been thrown off by the deflection. Not Moore, who tripled his total through the first four games with six catches.

3) Mike Bell over the top

Bell, New Orleans’ best short-yardage back, returned after missing two weeks with a knee injury and, like Moore, made an immediate difference. With the Saints facing a fourth-and-1 from the 2, he leaped over the top for a touchdown.

If the Giants had stuffed him, as they did to Pierre Thomas on fourth-and-goal later in the half, who knows what would have happened?

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4) Charles Grant’s hustle play

5) Jabari Greer’s coverage ability...

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,245 Blog Entries: 45	10 plays that helped the Saints crush the Giants Why are the Saints the most complete team in the NFL? It’s a combination of big and little things, but clearly, all the parts fit perfectly for the Saints. Here are 10 key plays and decisions as they dominated the New York Giants in a matchup of unbeatens: 1) Drew Brees’s scramble Three plays into the game, Brees showed no hesitation when everyone was covered on third-and-3. He sprinted up the middle and dove instead of sliding to make sure he picked up the first down. Brees is no runner, but he knows how important the opening drive is in setting the tone. 2) Lance Moore’s concentration Moore led the Saints with 79 receptions for 928 yards last year and was Brees’ go-to guy in clutch situations, but he has been hampered by a hamstring injury this season. Fully healthy for the first time against the Giants, he made a huge play right away. On third-and-8 from the Giants’ 43 during the opening drive, he caught a pass that went right through cornerback Corey Webster’s hands in tight quarters, giving the Saints a first down at the 25. A lesser receiver would have been thrown off by the deflection. Not Moore, who tripled his total through the first four games with six catches. 3) Mike Bell over the top Bell, New Orleans’ best short-yardage back, returned after missing two weeks with a knee injury and, like Moore, made an immediate difference. With the Saints facing a fourth-and-1 from the 2, he leaped over the top for a touchdown. If the Giants had stuffed him, as they did to Pierre Thomas on fourth-and-goal later in the half, who knows what would have happened? READ THE REST OF GUERRY'S TOP TEN KEY PLAYS AND DECISIONS AT THE EXAMINER.COM. HELP SUPPORT GUERRY BY CLICKING THROUGH THIS LINK!! - Thanks Everyone! Halo 4) Charles Grant’s hustle play 5) Jabari Greer’s coverage ability... Attached Thumbnails