The New Orleans Saints beat division rival the Atlanta Falcons to remain in contention for one of the wild-card playoff spots in the NFC South. Although they will need help to get in, the Saints are now 7-6, following their loss last week to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Atlanta beat New Orleans earlier this season, 34-20.
The primary factor in the victory was a strong ground game as the Saints outrushed the Falcons 184 to 99 yards, a season high, gaining 6.1 yards per rush. Saints RB Pierre Thomas, originally undrafted from Illinois, had a phenomenal day, becoming the first 100-yard rusher this season for the team with 102 yards and two touchdowns.
Saints QB Drew Brees had a good day, going 18 for 32 for 230 yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. The last time the two teams played, Brees had 422 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Falcons QB Matt Ryan also played well, finishing with 24 for 33 for 315 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The interception by Saints CB Jason ...
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Falcons bemoan missed chances
nola.com 12/8/2008 — Atlanta Falcons Coach Mike Smith might consider bucking the odds next time he considers giving the ball back to Saints quarterback Drew Brees late in a game. The Saints kept their faint playoff hopes alive with a crucial 29-25 victory Sunday before a ...
David turns corner
nola.com 12/8/2008 — The Saints already were thin at cornerback. With three of their top four cornerbacks on the injured reserve list, the Saints were in no position to lose another. But after Atlanta's second offensive play, starting left cornerback Randall Gay had to ...
NFL all-time points leader Andersen hangs them up
thesportscorner.ca 12/9/2008 — The NFL’s all-time leading point scorer, kicker Morten Andersen, has announced his retirement today from his home in Copenhagen, Denmark. The 48-year-old kicker was without an NFL contract this season after 25 years in the league and 2,544 points. It was the end to a long illustrious ...
ANDERSEN RETIRES (AND WE THOUGHT HE ALREADY DID)
profootballtalk.com 12/8/2008 — We’re being lobbied by several of our Danish friends to mention that kicker Morten Andersen has announced his retirement from the NFL.
And so has George Blanda, Jan Stenerud, and Lou Groza.
Seriously, is there anyone out there who didn’t ...
Quarterbacks & Lamborghinis —
Bleacher Report - NFL 12/8/2008
No vehicle on the road symbolizes fast, sexy and exotic more than the Lamborghini . The Italian roadsters are legendary for their sleek design, powerful motors, pure speed and hefty price tags. It is rumored that, Ferruccio Lamborghini, a former ...
