Analysis: New Orleans Saints beatdown a new low for Cincinnati Bengals

Handing out a game ball, play of the game, tweet of the game, three up, three down, best photo, three key numbers and the song of the day from the Saints' blowout.

Save talk about injuries for somebody who cares. Talk all you want about missing a trio of starters on defense or A.J. Green watching under a camo hoodie from the sideline.

You can even save excuses about the immeasurable talent of Drew Brees and the Saints' dominance of the league during their eight-game win streak.

There are no excuses for what the Bengals put forth at home on Sunday.

When you spend an offseason preaching "win now," there is no scenario where any of this is acceptable.

A team sitting 5-3 and talking about playoff…