The New Orleans Saints are almost unrecognizable compared to the past few years. From 2014 to 2016 the team never won more than seven games in a season, and it was usually left up to quarterback Drew Brees to carry the team to victory. Not anymore. The Saints have been one of the most dominant teams in the NFL this year: winners of eight straight – including an improbable win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday – New Orleans is 11.5 points per game better than an average team after adjusting its margin of victory for strength of schedule, making this squad the best team in franchise history.