–The Saints are on an eight-game winning streak for the second consecutive season. Last year’s streak ended at eight when New Orleans lost to the Rams.
–The Saints will play two home games in a five-day stretch as the game against the Eagles will be followed by a game against the Falcons on Thanksgiving night.
BY THE NUMBERS: 5.0 – The Saints average on punt returns, 29th in the NFL. It’s one of the few weak areas of the team that involves ball carriers.
