By Dan Swenson, The Times-Picayune
November 29, 2009, 6:00AM
The New Orleans Saints are 10-0 and the talk of not just the Crescent City, but the nation as well. As they prepare to take on the vaunted New England Patriots (7-3) on the national stage that is the ‘Monday Night Football’ broadcast at 7 p.m. on ESPN, The Times-Picayune takes a look at the key statistics that put the Black and Gold at the top of many analysts NFL power rankings.
drew-brees.jpgSusan Poag/The Times-PicayuneNew Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has thrown 22 passes and rushed for two this season.For example: The Saints lead the league with 48 touchdowns, which has resulted in their league-leading 36.9 points-per-game average. The Minnesota Vikings, who are second in touchdowns, have 37.