Following a disappointing 7–9 record in the 2007 season, the Saints ended the 2008 season 8–8. Failing to qualify for the post-season for the second straight year, the Saints found themselves struggling on defense. However, the Saints would match the explosive offense they had in the 2006 season. Drew Brees ended the 2008 season just 16 yards short of beating Dan Marino's single-season record of 5084 total passing yards, and receiver Lance Moore came 72 yards short of his first 1,000-yard season.
Following a disappointing 7–9 record in the 2007 season the Saints ended the 2008 season 8–8 Failing to qualify for the post-season for the second straight year the Saints found themselves struggling on defense However the Saints would match the explosive offense they had in the 2006 season Drew Brees ended the 2008 season just 16 yards short of beating Dan Marino's single-season record of 5084 total passing yards and receiver Lance Moore came 72 yards short of his first 1000-yard season