Is “MNF” Showdown in New Orleans More Important for Patriots or Saints?

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Published: November 25, 2009

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... lead before a valiant comeback by the over-matched Saints fell 22 yards short.

Much has changed since the last time these two teams met.

The Saints were mired in the most miserable season in franchise history, a season that will be forever known as the "Katrina" season.

The Patriots were one year removed from their third Super Bowl title in four years. Two years later, New England would rip through the regular season undefeated.

Speaking of undefeated...

Just how important is this game for the 10-0 New Orleans Saints?

If you ask ESPN, the network televising the game, they will tell you that the Week 12 inter-conference tilt is the biggest game of the regular season.

Some members of the national media will tell you that Drew Brees needs to beat Tom Brady to cement his status among the league's elite quarterbacks.

Really?!

I guess leading a team from 3-13 one year to their first NFC championship game the next meant nothin...

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