NEW ORLEANS -- Maybe the New Orleans Saints' stunning loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday was just a one-off.
Sometimes duds happen in the NFL -- even though this one was more historic than most.
But the Saints’ sluggish start was no anomaly. That was part of a more disturbing season-long trend that they’re going to have to shake if they want to make a serious run at the Super Bowl.
The Saints (7-2) have scored a total of just 25 points in first quarters this season, which ranks 28th in the NFL.