Pat Yasinskas just posted some notes that I think Saints fans will find comforting as they head into the divisional round of the playoffs versus the Arizona Cardinals.

Since the merger, only one team who has scored 50 points in one game has returned to win their next round game - the proof and research, since I’m too lazy to do it, is here.

Also remember that while the Cardinals did score 51 in that game, they also gave up 45 to the Packers - an offense that I would argue isn’t on the same playing field as the Saints (provided the Saints are back on their A-game, which is in no way guaranteed - although having Shockey, Moore and Meachem all back at 100% should be a huge boost.)

I’ll have my takes on all four games for you later this afternoon.

-rb

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