By Paul Gotham Trading Places In November, the Indianapolis Colts won four consecutive games by a combined total of 10 points. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints have lit up scoreboards to the tune of 407 points while limiting opponents to 221. For one day, at least, the two undefeated teams changed roles. Indy sprinted to a 21-3 lead, and its defense held serve as they … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 13, 2009
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NFL Splinters | Week 9, 2009
By Paul Gotham No lead is safe... At least when New Orleans and Indianapolis is involved, opponents can not score enough. The Saints and Colts continued walking a thin, thin line en route to their undefeated marks. New Orleans erased an 11-point halftime deficit to defeat the Panthers 30-20. Carolina's defense held New Orleans to just 84 yards on the ground, but … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 9, 2009
NFL Splinters | Week 7, 2009
By Paul Gotham One less makes it makes it three Denver, Indianapolis, and New Orleans maintained their unblemished records. Denver's stayed intact by virtue of the bye week. Indy did what Indy does. The Saints took strides to legitimacy. The St. Louis Rams figured out how to keep Peyton Manning under 300 yards passing for the game. That was small consolation … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 7, 2009
NFL Splinters | Week 6, 2009
By Paul Gotham Saints and Vikings march on Both New Orleans and Minnesota put their unbeaten records on the line yesterday. Both remained undefeated. The similarities end there. The Saints rolled up 493 yards of total offense and left no doubt in trouncing the formerly undefeated New York Giants, 48-27. Brett Favre tossed three touchdowns, but it almost wasn't enough … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 6, 2009
NFL Splinters | Week 4 – 2009
By Paul Gotham Staying undefeated One quarter of the NFL season done (at least for most of the league), and four unscathed - Minnesota notwithstanding. And, no that is not intended to be a prediction for the Monday Night outcome. Prior to the season, this discussion could have had a 'Sesame Street' theme to it - as in one of these things is not like the others, one of … [Read more...] about NFL Splinters | Week 4 – 2009