The Saints showed strong character in coming back to win this football game after falling behind early.  The Saints opened up the offense and threw the ball down the field.  Drew Brees completed 26 of 41 passes (63.4%) for 353 yards with 2 TDs and an interception.  The running game wasn’t nearly as effective as it was in the first game of the year.  Deuce McAllister carried the ball 12 times for 47 yards (3.9 ypc) and 2 TDs, he also caught a pass for 24 yards.  Reggie Bush got stoned in the running game, carrying the ball 6 times for 5 yards (0.8 ypc).  Bush did catch 8 passes for 68 yards (8.5 avg).  Joe Horn caught 5 passes for 88 yards (17.6 avg).  Rookie WR Marques Colston caught 4 passes for 58 yards (14.5 avg) and a TD.  WR Devery Henderson caught 3 passes for 51 yards (17.0 avg) and a TD.

The Saints defense didn’t play near as well against the Packers as it did against the Browns.  The Saints did stuff the Packer running game, holding them to 63 yards (3.2 ypc).  The Packers completed 56.4% of their passes for 322 net yards thru the air.

This was a good win that showed this team has heart.

If the Saints want to really pound someone, you would think it would be a Packer team that laid a 52-3 beating on them last season.  The Saints look much improved this season.  Look for the Saints to attack the Packers defense with their two-headed running back that rolled up 150 yards rushing on the Browns last week.  The Packers linebackers will have their hands full with Deuce McAllister and Reggie Bush.  After the Saints establish their running game, QB Drew Brees will attack with his short play-action passing attack.  Brees is a smart game manager at QB that doesn’t take too many chances or make many mistakes.

Even though the Saints defense looks improved, I have a feeling that the Packers will move the ball well against them.  Ahman Green should have a good game running against a Saints defense that lacks speed all over the field.  WR Donald Driver will be able to get downfield as long as the line gives Brett Favre time to find him.  If Favre has time, the Packers will put up points and critics will get off of his back for at least a week.

The Saints aren’t as good as they looked in week #1, and the Packers aren’t as bad as they looked either.  This should be a good football game.

Keith Joseph was placed on injured reserve today ending his season.

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The Saints signed fullback Corey McIntyre formerly of the Cleveland Browns today.  McIntyre is 6′0″, 246 pounds and has 15 games of NFL experience (1 start).  McIntyre is a good blocker and a good special teams player.  He will definately help the Saints.