Saints 42 @ Lions 7: As Expected
Can't say I am very surprised by the outcome. Detroit is a very bad team and I am glad the Saints were actually mature enough to beat them handily as they should. No surprises in this one. I will refrain from getting too excited about anything we saw today, taking into consideration the opponent.
Here are the rest of my notes:
- Skyler Green is back! And he looked pretty good on that opening kickoff. It's too bad he couldn't do that during the pre-season.
- It looked like both teams were hitting pretty hard out there. They both came out very physical.
- Meachem got himself into the game and made a nice run on that end around play that Payton loves so much. Meachem looked very fast.
- Pierre has a quiet day but still had over 100 yards from scrimmage.
- Usama Young got picked on a few times and had his hands full with Calvin Johnson. He was caught looking in the backfield and got burned for a touchdown. Fortunately, it was called back for an illegal formation penalty. He also looked weak trying to make at least one tackle on Johnson.
- Jason David's interception came on 4th down at the one yard line. It would have been better if he had just batted it down. Needless 4th down interceptions have been a theme this year and it's something that really pisses me off. They are stupid and selfish.
- Deuce actually looked good out there today. Nine carries for 61 yards.
- Roman Harper was called for a very questionable pass interference on 4th down that allowed the Lions to score a touchdown. Take that b.s. call away and the Saints may have a shutout.
- How about Mike Bell? He looked good filling in at certain spots.
- Shockey continues to be slightly inconsistent. He dropped yet another incredibly easy pass when he was wide open and in the clear. He is probably thinking too hard.
- The Saints set the record for most touchdowns in a season when they scored their 50th touchdown today.
- The Saints scored on every drive of the first half.
- Here is a great stat: 91% 3rd down efficiency for the Saints offense. They failed to convert only one 3rd down.
- The defensive line managed only 2 sacks on Detroit. I am not impressed.
- Hartley never kicked a field goal but he looked great on kickoffs. He kicked off 7 times. 6 of them were into the end zone and 4 of those went for touchbacks. Excellent work.
- And finally...Drew threw for 351 yards and is now 402 yards away from breaking Marino's record.

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Come on, guys, vote for Hartley
You KNOW he reads this blog. We want the kid to know we appreciate everything he’s done. Actually, getting Hartley has been one of the biggest bright spots of this frustrating season.
Three years of deteriorating results is enough. Replace Gary Gibbs!
by MtnExile on
Dec 21, 2008 4:35 PM CST
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In this season of giving thanks...
I’d like to thank God that we aren’t Lions fans. They look flat out repugnant, and basically haven’t been good in my lifetime. I complain about Gary Gibbs as much as the next guy, but it could always be worse…
by SaintBevo on
Dec 21, 2008 7:36 PM CST
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Jason David
is still garbage to me.
Meachem looked really fast, and could have had a TD reception is Brees would have led him a little more.
Next week, my prediction will be that Shockey will not get a TD. Trick fate.
I liked what I saw with Bell, although it was against the Lions. I think he could take Deuce’s position next year.
Fun game to watch. It’s a shame it meant nothing.
WHO DAT
by pukenbowl on
Dec 21, 2008 8:55 PM CST
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Happy with Hartley
I was extremely skeptical of Payton’s messing around with the kickers, but Hartley is really great! I’m happy about the final outcome.
It was good to see that Meach is still on the team… The guy just gets a few spots here and there. It’s time to cut Patton and get some younger, faster guys on the field.
How is Shockey hurt all the time? The guy is an amazing blocker (he’s friggin’ huge) but his catching skills are not so good. He needs to really work with Brees during the offseason. I’m happy he’s a Saint but he isn’t living up to his potential.
It’s great to see Skyler Green in a Saints uniform. Roby was pretty good while it lasted but I’m happy that Skyler is getting a chance.
Bell looked AWESOME! Still, I’m not sure he’s better than Deuce?
by xen-cuts on
Dec 22, 2008 6:57 AM CST
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