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Best Half in Saints History

Posted on 11/10/20 at 5:42 pm
Posted by geauxpurple
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
12336 posts
Posted on 11/10/20 at 5:42 pm
Considering the importance of the game and the level of domination over a quality opponent, that was the best half of football the Saints have ever played. The only game that comes close was the win over Tom Brady and the Patriots during the Super Bowl year.
Posted by Melvin
Member since Apr 2011
23535 posts
Posted on 11/10/20 at 6:09 pm to
I feel like maybe the Arizona playoff game during the superbowl season might top it. I don’t really remember the details too much but I remember it never really being much of a contest.
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
278389 posts
Posted on 11/10/20 at 6:13 pm to
Yeah, no
Posted by Shameless
Member since Jan 2017
826 posts
Posted on 11/10/20 at 6:24 pm to
The key word in the OP is Half

31-0 domination over the Tompa Bay Bucs in the 1st half has to be the best we’ve ever seen of the Black & Gold. So yes, I concur.

Posted by rpg37
Ocean Springs, MS
Member since Sep 2008
47453 posts
Posted on 11/10/20 at 6:39 pm to
I posted this during the game. If not for Cook's fumble and 3rd and 6 drop (resulting us in kicking the FG as opposed to TD), NO could have been up 42-0 at HALF, with TB going three-and-out (or worse) on five of its six drives. That was pure manhandling.
Posted by rantfan
new iberia la
Member since Nov 2012
14110 posts
Posted on 11/10/20 at 6:45 pm to
Patriots game 2009 was way more important at the time. We will see if this game is a spring board for better things coming up
Posted by OvertheDwayneBowe
Member since Sep 2016
2882 posts
Posted on 11/10/20 at 7:17 pm to
quote:

Patriots game 2009 was way more important at the time. We will see if this game is a spring board for better things coming up




While that game was a springboard for the season, a 24-10 half isn't in the realm of 31-0.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Member since Jan 2006
72011 posts
Posted on 11/10/20 at 7:42 pm to
We were 10-0 going into that NE game
Posted by Big Sway
Member since Nov 2009
5133 posts
Posted on 11/10/20 at 7:50 pm to
I don't remember the play but saw Calloway blocking down field and was quite impressed.
Posted by geauxpurple
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2014
12336 posts
Posted on 11/10/20 at 8:30 pm to
I was at that Patriots game in the Superdome. That was the game that confirmed that we belonged among the elite of that year. It was a night game and the atmosphere was electric as we dismantled the Patriots at the height of their dynasty.

One lasting memory of that night was the post game Point After radio show with Bobby Hebert. He has the reputation of sometimes overindulging before and during the show. I don't think it really happens that often, but it certainly happened that night. He was way out of control and the results were hilarious.
Posted by Laaz2750
Los Angeles
Member since Aug 2008
8381 posts
Posted on 11/10/20 at 8:36 pm to
I was there too. Amazing atmosphere
Posted by TwoDatBait
Northshore, LA
Member since Jul 2011
5765 posts
Posted on 11/10/20 at 8:45 pm to
Wow, riveting elaboration....
Posted by TigerBait2008
Boulder,CO
Member since Jun 2008
32429 posts
Posted on 11/10/20 at 9:01 pm to
Lester gonna Lester
Posted by GynoSandberg
Member since Jan 2006
72011 posts
Posted on 11/10/20 at 9:38 pm to
I was there, great game.

I believe the Dolphin and Redskin games that year were the two lynchpins to that SB season. Two game were we faced and overcame adversity that really strengthened our confidence. Same type of adversity we would face and overcome in NFCCG and the SB
Posted by LSUFreek
Greater New Orleans
Member since Jan 2007
14778 posts
Posted on 11/10/20 at 11:30 pm to
That Patriots blowout was probably the most fun I’ve ever had at the Dome. I was with my sister and we were scoring so much I would ask her who do you want to get the next TD and about 3 times she called it correctly. It was exhilarating.

I will say, if I could have any blowout template for a win, it would be that 2017 Buffalo run-domination game with 6 rushing TDs, with one drive not having a single pass. Most impressive punch in the mouth I’ve ever seen the Saints give, even if it wasn’t against a Brady-led team.
Posted by lsutigers1992
Member since Mar 2006
25317 posts
Posted on 11/11/20 at 7:39 am to
How about the 2nd half of SBXLIV?

Outscored the Colts 25-7 after losing at halftime.
Posted by Starchild
Member since May 2010
13550 posts
Posted on 11/11/20 at 9:00 am to
I mentioned this in the game thread, but I don’t recall the Saints ever having that huge of a lead at half. Maybe someone knows differently? Regardless, it’s in the upper echelon without question
Posted by St Jean The Baptiste
Laredo, TX
Member since Aug 2015
5828 posts
Posted on 11/11/20 at 2:15 pm to
I think about the second half of the ‘87 CIN game where we were losing 24-3, then outscored them 45-0 en route to a 48-24 win. I’m not sure if all points came in the second half, but the majority did.

Also, the second half of the Miami game in 2009 was insane. I think we scored 36 and held Miami to ten.

That doesn’t mean I don’t agree with you. I just need more time to ruminate on it.
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