5 key takeaways from Saints-Broncos Week 7 TNF clash
The New Orleans Saints welcomed former head coach Sean Payton back to the Superdome on Thursday when they hosted the Denver Broncos. However, it would turn out to be an ugly, lopsided affair.
On the same night as former franchise quarterback Drew Brees' induction into the franchise's Hall of Fame, they were utterly routed 33-10 as the visitors overran and outran them 225 yards to 97.
Here are five key takeaways from the Broncos' win over the Saints on Thursday Night Football.
5 takeaways from Denver Broncos' 33-10 win over New Orleans Saints on TNF
#5. The "Aint's" era is back in New Orleans
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That is the Saints' record after the loss. It is eerily reminiscent of their early days in the NFL, where they were among the punching bags of the league, constantly losing games, often in blowout fashion.
With Spencer Rattler failing to perform as advertised in relief of Derek Carr, dark times may lie ahead once again in the Big Easy – not the ideal situation GM Mickey Loomis wants to be in.