Best in the West!
For the first time in their 24 year existence, the New Orleans Saints had a Western Division Title. The year started with 7 straight victories before we lost 17-20 to Ditka's Bears at Soldier Field. Morten Andersen connected on a 60 yard field goal in that game.
The offense was somewhat uneventful, but productive. Fred McAfee led the team rushing with 494 yards, but Gil Fenerety was right behind with 477. Eric Martin again led the team in Receiving with 66 grabs and 803 yards, but Floyd Turner really came on with 64 catches and 927 yards. His 8 TDs was nice too.
The QB duties were split.--- Steve Walsh: 255-141-55.3%-1638-11 TDs-6 int
--- Bobby Hebert:248-149-60.1%-1676-9 TDs-8 int
Both quarterback were pretty even with the stats, but the difference was that New Orleans was 9-2 when Hebert was in the lineup.
The strength of the team was, without doubt, the defense. Spearheaded by the The Dome Patrol, they led the league in fewest points allowed. Linebacker Pat Swilling was tops in the league in sacking opposing QBs. He was also voted Defensive Player of the Year.
The third playoff appearance for the Saints in five years saw archrival Atlanta beat us in the fourth quarter 27-20.
