phantom flag
 

in the 2nd quarter the saints had 3rd and 6 when the refs through a flag,stopped play and then resumed play with no explanation...what was that about?

I think they just stopped it without a flag. The ever mysterious secret officials meeting. Like, Ed, come here for a sec. What Joe? Nothing, I had to let go this juicy fart before the play got in motion. Oh, okay. Here we go guys <whistle>. Play resumes.