i'm always leary about playing a favorite when i see the earliest line on the game opening at 6.5 (bookmaker)....
I am just fooling around. I am not very high on NO this week. They have not beaten anyone convincingly since the Pats.
The D is still
very banged up. An injured Bobby McCray is starting for Charles Grant (IR) at DE. CB Greer is just getting back. Nickelback Gay banged up. Fujita banged up. Ellis banged up and won't be 100% til next season. These are legitimate issues.
Offensively, RB Pierre Thomas is playing with broken ribs and the backup LT has not played well for seevral weeks. It was only a matter of time before losing probowl LT Brown hurt this team.
Of course, Zona on a quick turnaround after an OT win of an emotional roller coaster of a game plays in the Saint's favor. As does the Saints performance their last gamea after a week off.
Saints peaked early. If they pick up some steam, then great, but my hopes are not high.