NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 25: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts against the Carolina Panthers during a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 25, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
The New Orleans Saints knew they were good enough to be in this position to start the year; now the real work begins as the playoffs do as well.
Prior to the 2020 season, the New Orleans Saints still had the bitter taste of last season’s disappointing Wild Card playoff loss with them.
The team was at the time NFC South division champions three years in a row.