While we automatically flock to Brandon Browner being the main culprit of the Saints super flag fest this season, the reality is that this year’s squad has surpassed all earlier ones under Sean Payton. The team’s 12 penalties on Sunday tied a season high that occurred in consecutive weeks against the New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts.
Thanks to NFL Penalties, we take a look at some stats when it comes to those cursed yellow flags we have grown to hate.
Flag summary by season (Since 2009)
- 2009 – 118 total flags, 107 accepted (938 yards) – 10th overall
- 2010 – 117 total flags, 95 accepted (918 yards) – T-19th overall
- 2011 – 113 total flags, 102 accepted (869 yards) – T-19th overall
- 2012 – 112 total flags, 100 accepted (876 yards) – 22nd overall
- 2013 – 118 total flags, 110 accepted (976 yards) – T-9th overall
- 2014 – 101 total flags, 80 accepted (670 yards) – 31st overall
- 2015 – 128 total flags, 115 accepted (999 yards) – 3rd overall
2006-2008 weren’t even in the same ballpark, as the New Orleans Saints tallied 79, 68, and 86 penalties in each of those seasons.