2. Deuce McAllister's franchise-setting touchdown was an awesome moment to savor as a Saints fan. And Sean Payton's liberal use of Pierre Thomas also shows that Payton won't let sentiment get in his way of game-planning. Thomas is realizing all that sleeper potential we talked about before the season and should be a big factor the rest of the way.

3. I know I can improve in every aspect of my job. Otherwise, what's the point? One part of the gig that I spend a lot of time on are the weekly ranks. Watching tonight's game hammered home a thought that has been in the back of my head lately: That I've been adjusting too much for matchups in receiver ranks.

FootballOutsiders wrote a great article two years about the effect of tough matchups on fantasy points scoring. It's twice as important for quarterbacks and running backs as it is for wide receivers. Lance Moore's demolition of the Packers is only one example, but there are so many factors that go into pass defense. When it's close, just play the best receiver. Moore has earned the right to start every week. Was it really less than two months ago we were just getting to know him?

4. Ryan Grant may not end up with a huge night, but his burst is back. He should be a solid RB2 asset down the stretch.