Saints’ Offense Taking Aim At Top Spot
The New Orleans Saints are trying to finish in the top spot of total offense for the third consecutive year. Jeff Duncan, of the Times-Picayune, has the story, below.
Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after scoring a touchdown with teammates Julius Jones #21 and David Thomas #85 during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Courtesy---Jeff Duncan/Times-Picayune
The New Orleans Saints are making a run for their third consecutive No. 1 ranking in total offense.
They struggled early this season but have quietly moved up the charts in recent weeks. The Saints are now No. 3 in the league with an average of 389.4 yards a game. The Eagles lead the league at 400.7.
The Saints led the league in total offense in 2009, 2008 and 2006. They finished fourth in 2007.
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