How good are the Saints?

[11thEagleFan]

After watching the game last night, I’d say they are one of the top 3-4 teams in the NFL. Drew Brees threw for 120 yards last night, and they still won comfortably. The narrative last night of P.J. Williams playing poorly is BS. The guy was in perfect position on just about every play. Vikings receivers just made some insane catches. I actually feel good about the defense. Calling it now, they will end the Rams’ undefeated streak.

 

[00Dawg]

I'm biased, but...

I'd say they're the best in the NFC. We'll know for sure Sunday.

 

[MSUDC11]

I think they’re really good. They’ve drafted extremely well the last few years and obviously having a Hall of Fame QB that’s having an MVP caliber year helps a lot.

They are good enough to win the Super Bowl but securing home field in the playoffs is huge. I feel like they’ve had three Super Bowl caliber teams in the Payton era (2009, 2011, 2017) and the only one that actually got there did so without having to leave NOLA before the Super Bowl. The game against the Rams on Sunday is enormous for that very reason.

 

[msstate7]

I think they’re really good. They’ve drafted extremely well the last few years and obviously having a Hall of Fame QB that’s having an MVP caliber year helps a lot.

They are good enough to win the Super Bowl but securing home field in the playoffs is huge. I feel like they’ve had three Super Bowl caliber teams in the Payton era (2009, 2011, 2017) and the only one that actually got there did so without having to leave NOLA before the Super Bowl. The game against the Rams on Sunday is enormous for that very reason.

Homefield will be very tough to get even if we win Sunday. The nfc west is a joke

 

[Coast Dawg]

If the Saints can avoid major injury problems, then a Super Bowl run is very possible.

Now with Ingram returning and playing well, it just makes the offense even more complete. I don't know if any other NFL offense can attack in so many different ways. The defense is playing better. We don't need a top 10 defense to be a legit SB team, just don't be bottom 10.... Recently, the defense has been pretty dang good.

The Rams game could be big for home field but there is a lot of football left to be played and even if the Saints beat the Rams, I think the Rams still get the #1 because of their remaining schedule vs. the Saints. I could see the Saints finishing 12-4 or 11-5 and hopefully win the NFC South / be the #2 seed. It doesn't really concern me if the Rams get the #1 seed... not nearly as concerning as compared to playing somewhere cold in January.

 

[Uncle Ruckus]

Maybe it is just learning a new defense, but Apple did not play well.

 

[RPOdawg]

Maybe it is just learning a new defense, but Apple did not play well.

He led the team in tackles with 9(all solo). Had a BS pass interference called against him. Overall I think he did solid, which is all we need him to be.

 

[PineGroveBully]

Normally it's not a positive sign when a CB leads the team in tackles, esp solo. Normally means he was getting picked on. I was flipping to baseball to much to say if that was the case.