Saints Triumph as the Titans Plummet to Horrific Defeat
There was one game on the NFL schedule this week that stuck out above all others: The New York Giants versus the New Orleans Saints. Both teams were undefeated headed into week six, and the winner of the game would establish themselves as one of the best, if not the best, team in the NFC, if not the entire NFL.
It was supposed to be a tough, intense battle… but it wasn’t. The Saints dominated the Giants on Sunday, beating them by the score of 48-27.
Sure, they were playing at home, but to put that many points up on New York’s vaunted defense was impressive. Quarterback Drew Brees had a huge day, throwing for 369 yards and four touchdowns. The Minnesota Vikings also won on Sunday, leaving the NFC with two undefeated teams.
Still, given how well they played against a team like the Giants, most will give the edge to the Saints for now.
On the other side of the spectrum, you have the Tennessee Titans. While nobody wants to be the worst team in the NFL, somebody has to be.
The Titans made a strong case for being that team on Sunday against the New England Patriots. In one of the worst losses you will ever see, the Titans lost 59-0. No, that isn’t a typo. In fact, it was 45-0 at the half. If not for the fact the Patriots put their backups in, who knows how bad it would have gotten.
Some have questioned whether or not Tom Brady is fully back from his knee injury, but those concerns were likely put to rest with his 380 yard, six touchdown performance.
What is surprising is that last season the Titans had the best record in the AFC at 13-3. Now, they might be the worst team in all of the NFL. Meanwhile, the Saints were the worst team in the NFC South last year, albeit with an 8-8 record. It just goes to show you how quickly things can change in the NFL.
One season you are mediocre, the next you might be the best team in the league. Conversely, it is a short trip from the penthouse to the outhouse, as they say. There is a lot of football left to be played, but after their respective performances on Sunday, the New Orleans Saints and the Tennessee Titans have established their positions within the league’s power structure. They just happen to be on completely opposite sides of it.
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