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Things Tim Howard Could Save: The 2011 Saints vs. 49ers in the Divisional Playoffs

Roman Harper couldn't get the job done against Vernon Davis late in the 2011 Divisional playoff game against the 49ers. If only Tim Howard was available...

Despite an impressive, record-breaking performance by goalkeeper Tim Howard during the elimination round of 16, the U.S. men's soccer team was unable to defeat a tough Belgium opponent during the 2014 World Cup.

But that didn't stop Americans from kicking a little ass of their own on the internet with the hilarious "Things Tim Howard Could Save" meme.

Inspired by the meme and this comment by our very own vjdancer, I decided to join the fun myself and came up with this photo from the Saints' 2011 Divisional playoff game against the 49ers.

If only Tim Howard was a member of that 2011 Saints squad, things might have turned out drastically different.

If only...

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