NEW ORLEANS — It wasn't always pretty but the Saints won their ninth consecutive game by beating the Falcons in Atlanta Sunday. It clinched a playoff berth for the team for a fourth consecutive season, something that hasn't happened before in franchise history.
The Saints were also the first team to clinch a playoff spot in the NFL, though the Chiefs and Steelers could also do so before the weekend is over.
Here are what some of the national and local football writers and columnists are saying about the team and quarterback Taysom Hill.
- Saints get an A grade for another win without Brees - John Breech, CBS Sports
- Are we sure Drew Brees gets his job back? Frank Schwab, Yahoo! Sports
- Brees moving toward possible return against Philly - Ben Pickman, Sports Illustrated
- Saints show resilience - Mike Triplett, ESPN
- Taysom Hill plays his best game as starter - NFL.com
- Sean Payton uses gifts of cheese to keep players focused - Mike Florio, Pro Football Talk
- Taysom Hill has career day in Saints win - Patrik Walker, CBS Sports
