It’s got to be tough for New Orleans Saints to look at the 2019 season as anything but a glass-half-full scenario. The Saints are 7-1 and among the best teams in the league; their current winning streak is one of the longest-running in the game. And they’ve accomplished that largely without their best player, while Drew Brees was rehabbing his injured thumb. They’re enjoying a well-deserved rest during their bye week, but many other teams in the NFC playoff race are gearing up for another Sunday full of football. Here’s what the NFC playoff picture looks like going into Week 9:
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