3 reasons the New Orleans Saints would've beat the Kansas City Chiefs

Super Bowl LIV: 3 reasons the New Orleans Saints would’ve beat the Chiefs

By Drake Lohse | Feb 11, 2020

NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 09: The banners representing achievements of the New Orleans Saints, including the newly unveiled 2009 Super Bowl World Champions banner, hang above the fans in the upper deck during the Saints game against the Minnesota Vikings at Louisiana Superdome on September 9, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

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Michael Thomas

Undoubtedly, the Chiefs have the Saints beat when it comes to depth in the receiving core. Outside Michael Thomas, the Saints receivers are inconsistent and dusty. However, there’s no denying that Thomas would’ve been the best receiver on the field.

The catch?

The Chiefs have no receiver on their roster whose level of talent rises even close to the level of play Michael Thomas is capable of.

His NFL record 149 receptions last season is nearly as many as Travis Kelce’s and Tyreek Hill’s 2019 receptions combined (155). That’s the type of production he could’ve taken in the Super Bowl.

Throw Michael Thomas’ Hall-of-Fame caliber talent at a lackluster Chief’s secondary, and you’re giving Drew Brees an ideal scenario. As long as New Orlean’s offensive line would up to the challenge of Chris Jones, Drew would be comfortable all night long.

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