Around the NFL week 10

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Lotus

That said, I reject the argument that if you punt to Brees, he will beat you. the Falcons had already stopped Brees several times. It is not like the score was a 48-48 shootout. A good punt would have made Brees go a long way for the win.

I disagree. The Falcons stopped Brees once in overtime. However, the Saints were able to sustain three long drives on the Falcons on three of their scoring possessions in the 3rd and 4th quarters.

First Saints drive in the 2nd half:
Missed FG at the ATL 22
Drive started at the NO 18

Second Saints drive in the 2nd half:
Touchdown
Drive started at the NO 18

Third Saints drive
FG from turnover. Drive stated on the ATL 26

4th drive
FG on a drive that started from the NO 12

5th Saints drive
Onside kick gives Saints good field position at the ATL 44. They got to the ATL 27 and kicked a FG, but a holding call screwed them over.