The New Orleans Saints continue to find ways to lose, dropping this week\u2019s game in extraordinarily brutal fashion to the Green Bay Packers by a score of 27 to 28. The Saints failed to capitalize on a great offensive performance and questionable calls from officials against Green Bay, leading to a late comeback by the Packers. Defensive ineptitude continues to plague the team; a late touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers to Jordy Nelson with 3:25 left in the 4th quarter, along with a failed 3rd down stop on the last drive of the game proved to be the deciding factor.<\/p>\n
Drew Brees was masterful in his handling of the offense. He completed 35 of 54 passes for 446 yards and 3 touchdowns, including an 80 yard strike to Joe Morgan to take the lead late in the 3rd. Drops from New Orleans wide receivers, which had been a huge problem in previous weeks, seemed to not be as big of a factor against the Packers. For most of the game, the offensive line played exceptionally well, allowing Brees to run the offense unharmed.<\/p>\n
Although the defense played better this week, the unit is still a glaring weak link for the team overall. Against the run, the Saints allowed 102 total yards. Aaron Rodgers had a good day with over 300 total yards. Even though the Saints\u2019 defense made some gains (the team was +2 in the turnover battle today), it proved to be too little, too late. New Orleans simply couldn\u2019t come up with stops when they were absolutely needed.<\/p>\n
The road for New Orleans doesn\u2019t get any easier next week, as the Saints face the always talented San Diego Chargers on Sunday Night Football.<\/p>\n
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