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NFL Playoffs: 5 reasons the New Orleans Saints will make the playoffs

By Parker Hurley

Nov 13, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) talks to wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) after his fourth quarter touchdown catch against the Denver Broncos at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Broncos won, 25-23. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) talks to wide receiver Brandin Cooks (10) after his fourth quarter touchdown catch against the Denver Broncos at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Broncos won, 25-23. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /
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The New Orleans Saints are still in the playoff hunt at 5-6. Here are five reasons why they will still make the playoffs.

If the season ended today the Saints would be on the outside looking in at the playoffs. However, the whole “if the season ended today” thing is played out because, well, the season doesn’t end for five weeks. Instead of worrying where your team is, wonder where your team may go.

For the Saints, it could certainly still be to the playoffs. They sit two games out in the division, and one and a half games out of the wild card. But with five games to go, here are five reasons that they can make up that ground.

5. Drew Brees

Say what you want, Drew Brees is the best quarterback in the league right now in week 13. He is controlling the offense, making multiple reads, beating teams over the top and in the dink and dunk, and of course his great head first diving touchdowns. Brees leads the NFL in yards, attempts, completion percentage, and touchdowns. The completion percentage is likely the most impressive, given the much higher number of attempts than others. He also ranks sixth in yards per attempt.

The best part is, he is spreading the ball around. Five players on the Saints have at least 30 receptions so far, and three have over 50. On top of that, ten different Saints players have caught a touchdown pass. He is distributing the ball well and creating a high-functioning offense.

The NFL has been, is and always will be a quarterback driven league. You can only go as far as your game manager, and it is really the only position in which people assign wins and losses to. For the Saints to have the best player at the most important position makes you want to stop and think before writing the New Orleans Saints off.

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