The New Orleans Saints allowed Sam Bradford to set a new NFL mark for efficient quarterback play in Week 1. They were no better defensively on Sunday against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.
Brady had himself a monster first quarter, doing something he’s never before done in his entire career.
Tom Brady in the first quarter: 11-for-15, 177 yards, 3 TD, 151.9 QB rating.
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) September 17, 2017
That was the first time Tom Brady has thrown three touchdown passes in the first quarter in his entire career.
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) September 17, 2017
One of the touchdowns Brady threw was partly due to his own tremendous play to get Rob Gronkowski the ball on the run. However, Gronk absolutely steamrolled his way to the end zone, making minced meat out of New Orleans’ defensive secondary (watch here).
No matter how you slice it, the Saints are still bad — disgustingly bad — on the defensive side of the ball.
QBs against the #Saints thus far this season …
80.9 completion %, 523 yards, 6 TD, 0 INT, 152.6 rating … in five quarters. pic.twitter.com/ko2NI5UD8T
— Sportsnaut (@Sportsnaut) September 17, 2017