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Be honest, Saints were only team capable of beating the Patriots


TheSpecialJuan

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5 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Drew Brees and that offense would have caused Patriots D a lot more trouble. 

The Siants offense from the first half of the season perhaps. The Saints offense from week 12 or so and on was very mortal.

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The Saints would have scored more than 3 points, but I doubt that defense could have held Brady down when it counted.

Plus, the Saints need another weapon on the outside or in the slot. When Michael Thomas is contained (like he was in the NFC title game) Brees really doesn't have another threat.  We all know Belichik tries to take away what you do beat and would have designed a plan to neutralize Thomas. If the running game wasn't on the Saints wouldn't stand a chance.

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1 minute ago, CBDellinger said:

Truth

A healthy Cam poses matchup problems for the Pats. He can thrown the ball downfield, scramble to keep plays alive, and run it if he has to do so. 

Until Mahomes showed up this year, the AFC really didn't have a  threat like that for NE to deal with with the possible exception of Deshaun  Watson (whose was coming off a knee injury this season).

When you factor in that Rivera is actually a good defensive play caller it's understandable that he's had success again Belichik when the defense and Cam have played well.

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