Saints Report # 5 - October 6, 2013

The curse is broken.  The Soldier Field curse.  Drew Brees had never won at Soldier Field in three previous tries, and the Saints hadn’t had much luck there throughout their history.  All that changed on Sunday when the Saints went in and exerted their muscle on the usual sloppy Chicago field, 26 – 18, moving to a perfect 5-0.

The Saints defense was again impressive, although they allowed Jay Cutler some yardage.  The Saints ran the ball a little more than usual, and Sean “every down is a passing down” Payton turned to the reliable Pierre Thomas, who caught two touchdown passes, one on his patented screen pass to complement the Graham and Sproles show.  Pierre and his mates ran the ball effectively helping the Saints control the clock with their short passing game.  The effect is that they’re keeping the defense fresh. 

Da Bears played like they were the visiting team.  They fumbled on their first play from scrimmage, committed a critical offsides in the final minutes, and dropped a perfect 4^th and 1 pass.  They seemed jittery.  The Saints took full advantage.

So now there are three.  The Saints joined the surprising Kansas City Chiefs, and the not surprising Denver Broncos as the last of the undefeated teams in the NFL.  The meat of the schedule is ahead, and it’s off to New England against a Patriot team that is sure to be in a foul mood, with a returning Rob Gronkowsi on Sunday.  Saints fans are getting that 09 feeling again and who can blame them?