Sean Payton called it right saying of the Saints 22-16 win over Atlanta, "it wasn't pretty" . Saints get some big plays from a pair of receivers that have been very quiet. Marques Colston's 33 yard catch and run on 3rd and 5 in the fourth quarter kept alive Saints winning TD drive. And, Devery Henderson scored his first touchdown of the season on a 37 yard catch. Henderson must play. He's one of the few weapons Saints have at the wide receiver post. Next week's game at San Francisco is critical. I don't think the Saints beat Jacksonville at home in 2 weeks. A win over SF gives Saints at least a 3-5 mark at the break.
LSU won in spite of itself Saturday night. The clock management was poor. Les Miles came within a few seconds and an incomplete pass of making the biggest coaching gaffe in the history of Tiger Stadium. But, all is well that ends well. Still: I ask how can (2) future NFL backs, Keiland Williams and Charles Scott carry a combined 6 times in a key SEC game?
Kudos to Matt Forte'. The Tulane senior has a chance to reach 2 thousand yards rushing. Forte' has talent, but he is also an incredible worker. In the off season, he lived in the weight room , rehabbing his scoped knee and getting ready to carry the load for the Tulane offense.
Regards,
Ed