Saints records after winning/losing the first game under Payton/Brees
 

Win first game:
2006: 10-6, won NFCS, Lost NFCCG
2008: 8-8, no playoffs
2009: 13-3, won NFCS, won Super Bowl
2010: 11-5, lost Wild Card
2013: 11-5, lost divisional
average of 10.6-5.4

Lose first game:
2007: 7-9, no playoffs
2011: 13-3, won NFCS, lost Divisional
2012: 7-9, no playoffs
2014: 7-9, no playoffs
2015: 7-9, no playoffs
2016: 7-9, no playoffs
average of 8-8

What will it be in 2017?

Re: Saints records after winning/losing the first game under Payton/Brees
 

Damn... this is a dumb thread.

Win first game: 2017: 16-0, win Super Bowl by 42 points. Drew Brees MVP Superbowl and NFL.
Win first game: 2018: 16-0, win Super Bowl by 42 points. Drew Brees MVP Superbowl and NFL.
Win first game: 2019: 16-0, win Super Bowl by 42 points. Drew Brees MVP Superbowl and NFL.
Win first game: 2020: 16-0, win Super Bowl by 42 points. Drew Brees MVP Superbowl and NFL.
Win first game: 2021: 16-0, win Super Bowl by 42 points. Drew Brees MVP Superbowl and NFL.
Win first game: 2022: 16-0, win Super Bowl by 42 points. Drew Brees MVP Superbowl and NFL.
Win first game: 2023: 16-0, win Super Bowl by 42 points. Drew Brees MVP Superbowl and NFL.

2024 Drew Brees Retires Greatest QB in League History.

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Re: Saints records after winning/losing the first game under Payton/Brees
 

It is critical that the Saints get off to a good start. I believe the Vikings game is very important, winning that game will give the team much needed momentum, especially with so many young players in the line up.

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Starting off in a hole is never good, obviously, but a team can rebound easier from 0-1. You really don't get out of that hole until 3-1...it gives you at least 2 games to stay above or at .500. Any team at any time can lay a turd, so losing that 5th game at least gives the coaching staff 1 game to make adjustments since a team can lay a turd or play a red-hot team for 2 games.

I'd prefer 16-0, but realisticly it's better to get red-hot in Nov & Dec rolling into the playoffs.

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So... now that we have a loss under our belt, based on history where does that leave us, 7-9 perhaps? We show one winning season 13-3.

Re: Saints records after winning/losing the first game under Payton/Brees
 

7-9 If we have no significant injuries.

Re: Saints records after winning/losing the first game under Payton/Brees
 

With this offensive line, and no pass rush, looks like 7-9 may be optimistic.

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Agreed, if we go worse than 7-9, I just hope that is enough for management to see Payton is the problem.

Re: Saints records after winning/losing the first game under Payton/Brees
 

The Patriots are about to avenge their first loss -- on the Saints.
This will not be pretty.

Re: Saints records after winning/losing the first game under Payton/Brees
 

WAIT LET ME EDIT MY PREDICTIONS :bng:

Win first game: 2017: 15-1, win Super Bowl by 42 points. Drew Brees MVP Superbowl and NFL.
Win first game: 2018: 16-0, win Super Bowl by 42 points. Drew Brees MVP Superbowl and NFL.
Win first game: 2019: 16-0, win Super Bowl by 42 points. Drew Brees MVP Superbowl and NFL.
Win first game: 2020: 16-0, win Super Bowl by 42 points. Drew Brees MVP Superbowl and NFL.
Win first game: 2021: 16-0, win Super Bowl by 42 points. Drew Brees MVP Superbowl and NFL.
Win first game: 2022: 16-0, win Super Bowl by 42 points. Drew Brees MVP Superbowl and NFL.
Win first game: 2023: 16-0, win Super Bowl by 42 points. Drew Brees MVP Superbowl and NFL.

2024 Drew Brees Retires Greatest QB in League History.