A victory with mixed emotions for the second consecutive week as the Saints won 34-31 in Dallas. On this same day they were eliminated from any chance at the playoffs due to a Vikings win, and we're left wondering why they couldn't play like this more consistently this season. It was a game full of ups and downs, but there is no question in my mind that the better team won this game. Without Dez Bryant and Jabari Greer going down with a concussion, Dallas would have never come close to making a game of it. Below are my bullet thoughts on the game.
Brees had a fantastic game with no turnovers. The Saints had decent balance with 53 passes and 38 runs, and Brees in all those attempts never turned it over. He threw for 446 yards.
The defense, other than some spotty tackling here and there and horrible coverage by Patrick Robinson on Dez Bryant, was largely ok.
The Saints only averaged 3.1 yards per carry, but their commitment to the run helped them move the...
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PLAYERS:
Dez Bryant,
Jabari Greer,
Patrick Robinson,
Jimmy Graham,
Marques Colston,
Garrett Hartley
TEAMS: Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints
TEAMS: Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints
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