Here's what we learned from the Saints' wild win vs. Detroit

SmashMouth · 10-15-2017, 04:05 PM

It ain't over until it's over
The Saints held a 35-point lead in the second half, yet still had to hang on at home. Cam Jordan finally put the Who Dats somewhat at ease by tipping and intercepting a pass in the end zone for a score and 14-point lead late. Kenny Vaccaro's pick with less than 5 minutes left finally ended the unexpected roller-coaster ride. This is my 18th year covering the Saints and this was the wildest, wackiest game I've ever covered. The only ones remotely similar were the Saints' 52-49 win against the Giants in 2015 and their 33-30 rally vs. the Redskins in 2009.

The Saints defense, dare I say, has become a strength
The Saints put on a pretty fair impression of the Dome Patrol on Sunday, dominating the Lions and making big plays with a swagger on defense they haven't had in a while. The D set the tone with Alex Okafor’s strip-sack-fumble-recovery TD on the Lions' opening drive. Cam Jordan's interception and score put the Saints' advantage back to 14 points late. It was the first time in the Saints' 51-year history that they've scored three defensive TDs in a game.

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hagan714 · 10-15-2017, 04:12 PM

what did I learn? never drink the kool aid till the fat lady signs and never go into prevent defense at the beginning of the fourth. we do not have the talent op front to run prevent

WillSaints81 · 10-15-2017, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

what did I learn? never drink the kool aid till the fat lady signs and never go into prevent defense at the beginning of the fourth. we do not have the talent op front to run prevent

We went into prevent well before the fourth quarter.

We may have won, but I still believe having AP in this game would have been better so we don't end up in the situation we did.

RockyMountainSaint · 10-15-2017, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

We may have won, but I still believe having AP in this game would have been better so we don't end up in the situation we did.

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frydaddy · 10-15-2017, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

We went into prevent well before the fourth quarter.

We may have won, but I still believe having AP in this game would have been better so we don't end up in the situation we did.

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There are no words for this level of derp.

RockyMountainSaint · 10-15-2017, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

We may have won, but I still believe having AP in this game would have been better so we don't end up in the situation we did.

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WillSaints81 · 10-15-2017, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

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We could not run out the clock. Given what AP did today against TB, he would have continued his ownage of the lions if given the chance. We won but it was ugly. As I have said constantly for weeks, that defense has to play well to calm Brees down because he looked rattled in the second half, overthrowing receivers and too short passes that don't result in first downs. I just know AP would have put this game away and it would have never been 45-38 at one point.

RockyMountainSaint · 10-16-2017, 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

We could not run out the clock. Given what AP did today against TB, he would have continued his ownage of the lions if given the chance. We won but it was ugly. As I have said constantly for weeks, that defense has to play well to calm Brees down because he looked rattled in the second half, overthrowing receivers and too short passes that don't result in first downs. I just know AP would have put this game away and it would have never been 45-38 at one point.

I dont agree with your belief that AD would have made any difference on this particular football team with Sean Payton as the Boss.

Your take on Brees?
I'm with you, Big Time!

nola_swammi · 10-16-2017, 03:51 AM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

We could not run out the clock. Given what AP did today against TB, he would have continued his ownage of the lions if given the chance. We won but it was ugly. As I have said constantly for weeks, that defense has to play well to calm Brees down because he looked rattled in the second half, overthrowing receivers and too short passes that don't result in first downs. I just know AP would have put this game away and it would have never been 45-38 at one point.

No offense to AP intentionally but Arizona was up 31-6 start of the 4th quarter and Tampa almost came back with a sub at quarterback.

ChrisXVI · 10-15-2017, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by WillSaints81

We went into prevent well before the fourth quarter.

We may have won, but I still believe having AP in this game would have been better so we don't end up in the situation we did.

I don't think those 6 carries for 7 yards would've helped much.

10-15-2017, 04:05 PM	#1
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Here's what we learned from the Saints' wild win vs. Detroit It ain't over until it's over The Saints held a 35-point lead in the second half, yet still had to hang on at home. Cam Jordan finally put the Who Dats somewhat at ease by tipping and intercepting a pass in the end zone for a score and 14-point lead late. Kenny Vaccaro's pick with less than 5 minutes left finally ended the unexpected roller-coaster ride. This is my 18th year covering the Saints and this was the wildest, wackiest game I've ever covered. The only ones remotely similar were the Saints' 52-49 win against the Giants in 2015 and their 33-30 rally vs. the Redskins in 2009. The Saints defense, dare I say, has become a strength The Saints put on a pretty fair impression of the Dome Patrol on Sunday, dominating the Lions and making big plays with a swagger on defense they haven't had in a while. The D set the tone with Alex Okafor’s strip-sack-fumble-recovery TD on the Lions' opening drive. Cam Jordan's interception and score put the Saints' advantage back to 14 points late. It was the first time in the Saints' 51-year history that they've scored three defensive TDs in a game. read more on NOLA Attached Thumbnails Rugby Saint II likes this.

10-15-2017, 04:12 PM	#2
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Here's what we learned from the Saints' wild win vs. Detroit what did I learn? never drink the kool aid till the fat lady signs and never go into prevent defense at the beginning of the fourth. we do not have the talent op front to run prevent Halo, foreverfan, Rugby Saint II and 1 others like this.

10-15-2017, 04:22 PM	#3
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Here's what we learned from the Saints' wild win vs. Detroit Originally Posted by hagan714 what did I learn? never drink the kool aid till the fat lady signs and never go into prevent defense at the beginning of the fourth. we do not have the talent op front to run prevent We went into prevent well before the fourth quarter. We may have won, but I still believe having AP in this game would have been better so we don't end up in the situation we did. hagan714 and Rugby Saint II like this.

10-15-2017, 04:27 PM	#4
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Re: Here's what we learned from the Saints' wild win vs. Detroit Originally Posted by WillSaints81 We may have won, but I still believe having AP in this game would have been better so we don't end up in the situation we did. ?????????

10-15-2017, 04:30 PM	#5
frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,952 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Here's what we learned from the Saints' wild win vs. Detroit Originally Posted by WillSaints81 We went into prevent well before the fourth quarter. We may have won, but I still believe having AP in this game would have been better so we don't end up in the situation we did. .................. . There are no words for this level of derp.

10-15-2017, 04:54 PM	#6
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Re: Here's what we learned from the Saints' wild win vs. Detroit Originally Posted by WillSaints81 We may have won, but I still believe having AP in this game would have been better so we don't end up in the situation we did. ?????????

10-15-2017, 11:26 PM	#7
WillSaints81 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4,267	Re: Here's what we learned from the Saints' wild win vs. Detroit Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint ????????? We could not run out the clock. Given what AP did today against TB, he would have continued his ownage of the lions if given the chance. We won but it was ugly. As I have said constantly for weeks, that defense has to play well to calm Brees down because he looked rattled in the second half, overthrowing receivers and too short passes that don't result in first downs. I just know AP would have put this game away and it would have never been 45-38 at one point.

10-16-2017, 12:29 AM	#8
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Re: Here's what we learned from the Saints' wild win vs. Detroit Originally Posted by WillSaints81 We could not run out the clock. Given what AP did today against TB, he would have continued his ownage of the lions if given the chance. We won but it was ugly. As I have said constantly for weeks, that defense has to play well to calm Brees down because he looked rattled in the second half, overthrowing receivers and too short passes that don't result in first downs. I just know AP would have put this game away and it would have never been 45-38 at one point. I dont agree with your belief that AD would have made any difference on this particular football team with Sean Payton as the Boss. Your take on Brees? I'm with you, Big Time!

10-16-2017, 03:51 AM	#9
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	Re: Here's what we learned from the Saints' wild win vs. Detroit Originally Posted by WillSaints81 We could not run out the clock. Given what AP did today against TB, he would have continued his ownage of the lions if given the chance. We won but it was ugly. As I have said constantly for weeks, that defense has to play well to calm Brees down because he looked rattled in the second half, overthrowing receivers and too short passes that don't result in first downs. I just know AP would have put this game away and it would have never been 45-38 at one point. No offense to AP intentionally but Arizona was up 31-6 start of the 4th quarter and Tampa almost came back with a sub at quarterback.

10-15-2017, 04:56 PM	#10
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Here's what we learned from the Saints' wild win vs. Detroit Originally Posted by WillSaints81 We went into prevent well before the fourth quarter. We may have won, but I still believe having AP in this game would have been better so we don't end up in the situation we did. I don't think those 6 carries for 7 yards would've helped much. Halo, RockyMountainSaint, foreverfan and 1 others like this.

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