Sunday, November 29th 2009 - Today is a huge day for all Football fans including the fantasy football players. A crucial weekend with one of the most interesting match ups to date. On Monday, the 10-0 New Orleans Saints host the 7-3 New England Patriots. New England, which came off a heart breaking loss when a bold fourth down and 2 call didn't work in coach Bill Belichick’s favor.This is New England's first return to the Superdome since their spectacular win in 2002 against Kurt Warner and high powered Saint Louis Rams on a last second field goal by Adam Vinatieri.
New Orleans bid for an undefeated season is at it's toughest time facing a team that knows what it takes to go 16-0 in a season. The Saints are averaging almost 37 points per game while blowing out the competition to become 10-0 currently. Drew Brees looks like a solid candidate for MVP and has hit nine different receivers for touchdowns.
The Saints three-headed rushing attack of Mike Bell, Pierre Thomas, and Reggie Bush has paid off with Bell and Thomas rushing for over 500 yards a piece while Bush offers a change of pace and 5 TDs. This keeps them fresh and ready for the post season which they most definitely will make at this pace. Although, they face a tough road ahead when they face the NFC East-leading Dallas Cowboys before season’s end.
Tom Brady and New England offense has been strong. Over the last 5 games Tom Brady has thrown for over 300 yards per game and 14 touchdowns. Wes Welker despite missing the first 2 games still leads the league with 79 catches while the dangerous Randy Moss draws the much needed double coverage.
Is this a Super Bowl Preview?
New England leads the series against the Saints:
- 4-0 in its regular-season visits to the Superdome
- 8-3 against the Saints overall
- Victories in the last three meetings.
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