Looking back and predicting the New Orleans Saints season

Looking back and predicting the New Orleans Saints at the midway mark

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 27: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints reacts during the first half of a game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 27, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

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Chicago

The Bears were a surprise team in 2018. The addition of Khalil Mack to the defense led them to a surprising playoff berth.

More was expected of them this season as QB Mitch Trubisky matured. Trubisky has been nothing short of a huge disappointment. And the Bears defense hasn’t been the same without defensive coordinator Vic Fangio running the defense.

Meanwhile, the Saints were doing their impression of the 1985 Bears defense. The Saints didn’t allow over 100 yards of Chicago offense until the fourth quarter.

A kickoff return touchdown was basically the only offense Chicago had until about 4:37 left in the game. Bridgewater had a stellar game and Murray went into his own version of beast mode, going for 150 yards of offense.

While Chicago this season isn’t Chicago of last season, this was a statement game. A win on the road against that team was a large moment for this Saints team.