Posted December 20, 2011 on AP on Fox
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Saints receiver Lance Moore says it's encouraging for the team to see it can win big despite committing the types of turnovers and penalties that are often much more costly. Yet Moore says the mistakes the Saints made in Minnesota show they can be even better if they put together a complete game. Last weekend, New Orleans turned the ball over twice in its own territory and had a long touchdown pass called back by a penalty. The Saints still beat the Vikings by 22 points. Saints middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma says New Orleans is peaking at the right time. The Saints will try to clinch the NFC South Division title on Monday night when they host Atlanta. The Falcons can clinch a playoff spot if they win.
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