Saints Report #13 - December 8, 2013

Once upon a time the New Orleans Saints visited Seattle and got embarrassed on a Monday night.  The plane had a windshield cracked so the return was delayed.  How would they get home and get prepared in such a short week for a game with the division lead on the line?

Simple.  Sean Payton got out of the plane, clicked his heels together 3 times, and said “there’s no place like home, there’s no place home.”

Instantly they were transported back to their home sweet dome and all was right with the team. 

The Carolina Panthers came into the Mercedes Benz Superdome on an 8 game winning streak.  They had significantly more rest, more prep time, and everything pointed to them being able to take that next step.  Nope.  There’s no place like dome for the Saints and they administered a good old fashioned beating, 31 – 13, moving to a 10-3 record.

Drew Brees picked the Panthers apart on his way to becoming the 5^th and fastest NFL Quarterback to 50,000 yards.  Marques Colston shined with 125 yards receiving.  The defense held Cam Newton in check.   This strange NFL schedule sets them up for a rematch in two weeks.  The Saints must go on the road for 2 of their last 3 games and hold their position as the second seed in the NFC.  The payoff for that will be a bye week, then a home game to start the playoffs.  They’ve worked hard to set this up. 
The Saints have slipped up in St. Louis before.  Let’s hope they maintain their focus.  Another big game ahead.