I'm curious to see what all of your thoughts are on the game plan the Saints utilize in this one. The Raiders defense is horrible against the run and the pass. I actually see us running the ball down their throat with Ivory, Ingram and PT. I would not be at all surprised if they rushed for nearly 200 yards combined while setting Brees up to pick them apart. Also, the Raiders could be playing without McFadden and Goodson at RB this week, so I expect Carson Palmer to pass a lot if they are out.

I seriously think our worst football is behind us. I don't see this as being a trap game or anything. This has the potential of being the most complete game the Saints have played all year. Reaching the .500 mark would be such a relief after the way this season started.

Kiss Of Death

Maybe. Maybe not. The Kansas City game was the wake-up call, if anything. They performed better the next week against Green Bay, even though it was a loss. Since then, the offense has been clicking and the defense has improved gradually week after week.