... in going undefeated for the regular season.  Their goal this week is to go to 13-0 with a victory over the division rival Atlanta Falcons.

The difference between a 16-0 regular season record and going undefeated is philosophical. 

Without exception, each NFL franchise practices and plays to be victorious in each contest.  If any team meets that goal for 17 weeks, that team will finish the regular season undefeated.

Since no team is capable of winning 16 games in one week, to espouse such a philosophy would be frivolous.  No team can can claim an undefeated season in the first week, or even week 14.  And you can't go 16-0 if you don't make it to 13-0.

Sean Payton, Gregg Williams, and the veteran leadershipÂ...

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