New Orleans -2 (-106)
The focus during this week for New Orleans should be on finishing drives. They kicked four field goals against the Browns Sunday, with three of them coming inside 25 yards. Reggie Bush made his long awaited pro debut and did not disappoint. He finished with 119 yards from scrimmage, including a team-high 8 receptions. The defense played very well for New Orleans as well, holding Cleveland to just 56 yards and no points in the first half. They sacked Charlie Frye 5 times and forced three turnovers.
Green Bay looked unimpressive to say the least against Chicago, not only being shutout but failing to even move the ball past their opponent's twenty-yard line. The Packers offense reached Bears territory only twice in the first half.They were just 1-11 on third down and recorded 8 drives of just 5 plays or less. Despite it being only Week One, Favre sounded defeated after the game, saying "Yeah, give them credit, but maybe we just ain't very good."
New Orleans is a young team who have the luxury of playing without expectations. Regardless of how they finish this season, nobody will be surprised. They could win just a few games and people will say they are a young team and look what they have to deal with. (Katrina). Or they could win nine games and people will point to the combo of Bush and Brees, two new recruits this season. That lack of pressure should make New Orleans an interesting team to follow this season. The Packers beat New Orleans 52-3 at Lambeau last season and revenge should be on the mind of the young Saints.
The focus during this week for New Orleans should be on finishing drives. They kicked four field goals against the Browns Sunday, with three of them coming inside 25 yards. Reggie Bush made his long awaited pro debut and did not disappoint. He finished with 119 yards from scrimmage, including a team-high 8 receptions. The defense played very well for New Orleans as well, holding Cleveland to just 56 yards and no points in the first half. They sacked Charlie Frye 5 times and forced three turnovers.
Green Bay looked unimpressive to say the least against Chicago, not only being shutout but failing to even move the ball past their opponent's twenty-yard line. The Packers offense reached Bears territory only twice in the first half.They were just 1-11 on third down and recorded 8 drives of just 5 plays or less. Despite it being only Week One, Favre sounded defeated after the game, saying "Yeah, give them credit, but maybe we just ain't very good."
New Orleans is a young team who have the luxury of playing without expectations. Regardless of how they finish this season, nobody will be surprised. They could win just a few games and people will say they are a young team and look what they have to deal with. (Katrina). Or they could win nine games and people will point to the combo of Bush and Brees, two new recruits this season. That lack of pressure should make New Orleans an interesting team to follow this season. The Packers beat New Orleans 52-3 at Lambeau last season and revenge should be on the mind of the young Saints.
